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MJ55 EDK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,889 mi
Last recorded97,889 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 97,889 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 97,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 87,670 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 82,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not in drivers vew

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe/hose bent (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 82,682 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not in drivers vew

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe/hose bent (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 75,867 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,927 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 66,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,626 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 50,560 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,826 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,827 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,312 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,287 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 EDK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EDK, 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 EDK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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