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MJ55 HZA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,791 mi
Last recorded120,791 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 HZA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,791 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 120,787 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres wearing edges

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,273 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

exhaust rear bracket broken

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 102,273 miles

oil leak

exhaust rear bracket broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,203 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken but is still adequally supported

Fail 8 Sep 2014 83,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken but is still adequally supported

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,145 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 64,145 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,004 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 23,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,510 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 20,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,975 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 16,314 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 HZA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HZA, 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 HZA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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