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MJ55 PTO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,246 mi
Last recorded128,246 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 PTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 128,246 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 128,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 122,998 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,908 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 109,790 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 109,789 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,800 miles

Offside Check strap noisy

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 99,699 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,579 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,273 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 90,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,259 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 84,259 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,360 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 70,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 62,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,243 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 45,243 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 25,525 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 PTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

MJ55 PTO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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