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MJ55 EAF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,266 mi
Last recorded125,266 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 EAF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 120,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 110,942 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaitor loose.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 105,344 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaitor loose.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,155 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 96,155 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,583 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear outer tyre wall cut but not to requirements.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 86,552 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear outer tyre wall cut but not to requirements.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,711 miles

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut x2 but not to requirements.

o/s/r outer tyre wall cut but not to requirements.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,411 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,713 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished but no exposed cords

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,740 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 48,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,400 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 35,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EAF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EAF, 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 EAF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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