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MJ55 PTU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,588 mi
Last recorded115,588 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 PTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 115,588 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. & insecure (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to engine over heating (coolant leak) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine coolant leak (poss radiator) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure complete lamp (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure complete lamp (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 112,584 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 112,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases b box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 107,555 miles

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,726 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

strong advise on both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2016 95,206 miles

Centre Rear brake light led not working

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 95,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Rear brake light led not working

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,004 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 87,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,867 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 79,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,961 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 69,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,605 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,322 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,331 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,879 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly deteriorated on outer side walls

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 PTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PTU, 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 PTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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