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MJ54 WLB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,848 mi
Last recorded86,848 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 WLB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,848 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside front and rear sub frames excessively corroded (strong advisory )

Fail 17 Aug 2020 86,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing very bad (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside front and rear sub frames excessively corroded (strong advisory )

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,082 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shocker casing corroded

Nearside Front sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shcoker casing corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake flexi hoses corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 83,923 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shocker casing corroded

Nearside Front sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shcoker casing corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake flexi hoses corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,995 miles

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 1 Aug 2017 81,995 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,426 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,462 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,356 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 65,338 miles

f/n/s tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 26 Apr 2013 65,182 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

f/n/s tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,262 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,365 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 53,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,744 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,579 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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MJ54 WLB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ54 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

MJ54 WLB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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