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MJ55 CWE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,255 mi
Last recorded110,255 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 CWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2019 110,255 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2018 89,438 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush plus deteriorated both rear (2.7.4)

all brake discs worn and corroded

chip stones on windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,304 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,833 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 81,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,675 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,746 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 60,746 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,726 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 43,692 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 43,692 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,886 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 27,382 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 CWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CWE, 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 CWE registered?

MJ55 CWE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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