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MJ55 ARX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,660 mi
Last recorded93,660 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ARX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,660 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective split /cords exposed ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 85,100 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,623 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,137 miles

Nearside outer sill thin

Offside outer sill thin

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2016 77,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer sill thin

Offside outer sill thin

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,664 miles

light cracking to o/s/r tyre tread

slight smearing to frt wipers

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,988 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 20,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,345 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

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

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 ARX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ55 ARX, 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 MJ55 ARX registered?

MJ55 ARX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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