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MJ05 PXD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,619 mi
Last recorded30,619 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 PXD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 30,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,337 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,247 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 29,247 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure Mounting detached from floor. (6.2.A.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 27,905 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 27,905 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 25,901 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 25,901 miles

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

Radiator expansion tank cap missing.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,868 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 21,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,774 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,539 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,823 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 13,764 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,961 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 PXD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PXD, 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 PXD registered?

MJ05 PXD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 PXD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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