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MJ55 KHK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,298 mi
Last recorded136,298 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 KHK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 136,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Inoperative or indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 131,166 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp Inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Pass 17 Apr 2023 126,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light on

Fail 14 Apr 2023 126,024 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light on

Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 116,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 111,828 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 111,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,152 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 97,084 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 97,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,437 miles

front pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 83,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,137 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 73,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak sump plug area

r/h front tyre worn inner s/wall area

rear ex clamp poor codn

Fail 3 Jan 2013 64,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak sump plug area

r/h front tyre worn inner s/wall area

rear ex clamp poor codn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,099 miles

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

No rubber on clutch pedle

Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,372 miles

n/s front tyre shows sign of scuffing outer wall (no cord)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 31,372 miles

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

n/s front tyre shows sign of scuffing outer wall (no cord)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,176 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 23,172 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,643 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 KHK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KHK, 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 KHK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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