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MJ55 ECN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,700 mi
Last recorded70,700 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 70,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 69,169 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 68,168 miles

Fuel filler hose to fuel tank cracked and perished.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 9 May 2023 67,098 miles

Fuel filler hose to tank cracked and perished

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 67,098 miles

Fuel filler hose to tank cracked and perished

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,992 miles

Fuel filler hose to tank cracked and perished

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 64,457 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel tank hose supply cracking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 62,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 58,983 miles

rear axle rusting...

Pass 16 May 2018 56,277 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 56,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,348 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 54,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 51,278 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,558 miles

Nearside Rear cracking

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

Offside Front driveing light broken

Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,972 miles

REAR EXHAUST STRAP BROKEN

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,720 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 28,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,574 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,116 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,275 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,278 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 ECN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ECN, 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 ECN registered?

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

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