CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJ05 MDN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,586 mi
Last recorded82,586 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 MDN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 82,586 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 82,586 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 79,602 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 75,658 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect pressure switch leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering noisey

Fail 11 Jun 2024 75,656 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect pressure switch leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering noisey

Pass 15 Jun 2023 72,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 72,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 70,143 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,911 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 65,191 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 65,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 61,923 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 61,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,203 miles

N/S/F outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,552 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,757 miles

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,092 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,304 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,852 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

side walls on all tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,179 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 23,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,723 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJ05 MDN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ05 MDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJ05 MDN?

You can check the full history of MJ05 MDN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJ05 MDN registered?

MJ05 MDN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is MJ05 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ05 MDN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ05 MDN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJ05 MDN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.