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MJ55 POU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,909 mi
Last recorded99,909 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 POU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 99,909 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,648 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,879 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 88,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 86,266 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,203 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,395 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,351 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,238 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,155 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,212 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 12,294 miles

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

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 POU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 POU, 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 POU registered?

MJ55 POU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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