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MJ05 MKX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,829 mi
Last recorded103,829 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 MKX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 103,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 103,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust braket broken rear

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2017 96,027 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust braket broken rear

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,040 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded and slightly cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre feathering and wearing low

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 87,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded and slightly cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre feathering and wearing low

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,452 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,452 miles

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

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,816 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 74,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,459 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 54,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,255 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MKX, 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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What year was MJ05 MKX registered?

MJ05 MKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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