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MJ55 HWY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,761 mi
Last recorded106,761 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,761 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 106,756 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on limits advs change (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on limits advs change (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 103,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advs further investigation (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre split advs change

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component pump area advs further investigation (2.3.3b)

advs tracking check

Fail 29 Sep 2015 103,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advs further investigation (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre split advs change

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component pump area advs further investigation (2.3.3b)

advs tracking check

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,782 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,503 miles

rear blade in poor condition

rear washer jet missing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 87,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear blade in poor condition

rear washer jet missing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,940 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 78,940 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2011 70,982 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,062 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,978 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,930 miles

Offside Rear 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 HWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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