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MJ55 EDF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,001 mi
Last recorded81,001 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,001 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs worn

slight cracking to tread to both front tyres

Fail 4 Nov 2013 66,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs worn

slight cracking to tread to both front tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,792 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,638 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 48,638 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,817 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,595 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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 EDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

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

Is MJ55 EDF safe to buy?

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