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MJ55 EAG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,431 mi
Last recorded132,431 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 132,431 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 120,044 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 113,860 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass has damage

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 113,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside mirror glass has damage

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 100,433 miles

2 front tyres slightly worn on edges

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2 rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 100,382 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

2 front tyres slightly worn on edges

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2 rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,777 miles

2 outer sill panels corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 front (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 79,712 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 2 front (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working 2 bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

2 outer sill panels corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

offside front to rear flexi brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,830 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,834 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 55,834 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,989 miles

rear exhaust support worn

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,656 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 34,799 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 34,791 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear wiper blade split

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,379 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 EAG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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