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MJ55 APV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,912 mi
Last recorded92,912 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 APV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,912 miles

Diver seat slightly has movement.

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 92,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Diver seat slightly has movement.

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,362 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 181,056 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust box corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,304 miles

driver seat insecure but not significantly so

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jan 2015 72,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

driver seat insecure but not significantly so

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,742 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 65,742 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 65,742 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 42,375 miles

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

rear bumber damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2011 34,579 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 27,644 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 27,644 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 26,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 18,330 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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MJ55 APV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ55 APV, 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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MJ55 APV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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