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MJ05 MKO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,925 mi
Last recorded145,925 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 MKO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 145,925 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 118,508 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 118,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,877 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Fail 3 Feb 2017 95,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,980 miles

corrosion to nearside front lower outer sill

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY WORN ON INNER PART OF TREAD BUT NO PLY OR CORDS EXPOSED (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY WORN ON INNER PART OF TREAD BUT NO PLY OR CORDS EXPOSED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all rear passenger seats have been removed

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,068 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 87,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 80,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,646 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 65,881 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

aux belt heavily worn

both rear tyres heavily worn

dash is dark, requires bulbs

engine cover insecure

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 3 May 2012 65,881 miles

aux belt heavily worn

both rear tyres heavily worn

dash is dark, requires bulbs

engine cover insecure

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,442 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,857 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 48,857 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,987 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,175 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
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MJ05 MKO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MKO, 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.

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MJ05 MKO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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