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MJ54 VKE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,638 mi
Last recorded82,638 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 82,638 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 81,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 79,606 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 75,416 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,106 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,116 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 67,085 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 63,168 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,378 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,033 miles

rear exhaust silencer detereoated

Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,788 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,241 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,440 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 39,346 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads very slight wear on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,346 miles

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

both front tyre treads very slight wear on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,611 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 35,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,168 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 26,810 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,470 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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MJ54 VKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MJ54 VKE, 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 MJ54 VKE registered?

MJ54 VKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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