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MJ55 HYF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,945 mi
Last recorded171,945 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 HYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 171,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 166,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 166,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 158,925 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 158,906 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced to centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 156,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sill heavily corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 149,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 144,682 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 144,665 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 136,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,071 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,992 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill front (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 101,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill front (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,364 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,364 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,204 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,615 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 24,217 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 HYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HYF, 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 HYF registered?

MJ55 HYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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