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MJ05 XKY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,827 mi
Last recorded134,827 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 XKY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 134,827 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 134,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 130,509 miles

Offside Rear light cluster loose but not insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2019 130,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light cluster loose but not insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2018 120,504 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 120,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf/nsf (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill corroded not within 30cm of mountings

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded not within 30cm of mountings

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,575 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,855 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 101,855 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,246 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but system still secure

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,203 miles

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

rear tyres slightly age cracked on sidewalls

Fail 6 Jun 2014 85,203 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres slightly age cracked on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,470 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 76,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,128 miles

osf tyre worn on inside

osr tyre age cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2011 57,115 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,056 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 50,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

scuff marks on nearside front edge of front bumper

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,929 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 44,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,417 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 37,416 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XKY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

MJ05 XKY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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