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MJ55 EAO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,381 mi
Last recorded104,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 EAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 104,381 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,912 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 94,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,725 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,655 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 80,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,394 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,440 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 65,440 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 51,320 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,320 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,085 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,085 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,935 miles

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

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 EAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

MJ55 EAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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