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MJ55 HXW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,207 mi
Last recorded81,207 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 HXW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 81,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body/chassis/ suspension and brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,286 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

both sills corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 76,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 76,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough coil spring fouling body (2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 72,586 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,753 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 63,753 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,712 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 60,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,474 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 58,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,511 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Oct 2014 49,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,009 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,939 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,213 miles

Both rear tyres age cracked

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 21,857 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,893 miles

Nearside Outer 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 HXW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HXW, 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 HXW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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