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MJ55 AZN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,771 mi
Last recorded164,771 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 AZN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 164,771 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside door mirror loose,not insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front door check straps notchy in operation

Pass 16 Aug 2018 158,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

light component corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2017 153,058 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 153,058 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 148,549 miles

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

movement in drivers seat adjustment mechanism

Fail 5 Sep 2016 148,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

movement in drivers seat mechanism, although seat still securely mounted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 148,494 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

movement in drivers seat mechanism, although seat still securely mounted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 143,634 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 143,630 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 139,225 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 139,225 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 133,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 133,308 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 128,467 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 128,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 121,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 116,095 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 116,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 110,936 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 87,994 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 87,994 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 AZN 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 57.1%.

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 MJ55 AZN, 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 AZN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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