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MJ05 VWH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,700 mi
Last recorded174,700 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 174,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 164,492 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 148,246 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 131,167 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 131,150 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 117,791 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 111,144 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 111,144 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to the nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2012 97,815 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 97,815 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,818 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 89,818 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust heat cover insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,542 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 82,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,095 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 74,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,492 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 68,492 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2008 63,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

MJ05 VWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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