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MJ55 EDC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,366 mi
Last recorded119,366 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 EDC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2017 119,366 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside rear tyres worn outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,303 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 101,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,769 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,693 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 84,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,167 miles

stickers in windscreen but not obscureing vision at this time

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,771 miles

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

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

front wiper blsdes split on ends

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,474 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade splitting on ends

rear wiper blade splitting on ends

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,183 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 EDC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

MJ55 EDC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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