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MJ55 KGY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,308 mi
Last recorded119,308 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 KGY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 119,308 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 119,305 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 113,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 109,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 95,702 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,057 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 91,934 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,069 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 89,039 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,138 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 86,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 81,870 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,837 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 77,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil filler cap missing.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 73,186 miles

Oil filler cap missing. Found on engine under tray and re-fitted.

Fail 13 Jul 2013 73,186 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil filler cap missing. Found on engine under tray and re-fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,931 miles

rear exhaust braket in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2011 63,931 miles

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

rear exhaust braket in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,198 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,283 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 45,271 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KGY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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