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MJ55 PTX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

87,364 mi
Last recorded87,364 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 87,364 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corrosion

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 83,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 May 2018 82,970 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 May 2017 77,538 miles

center silencer of exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 77,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer strap corroded broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center stalk (5.2.5a)

center silencer of exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,373 miles

0ffside rear tyre walls cracking

slight corrossion front to rear brake pipes

Fail 11 Apr 2016 70,371 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

0ffside rear tyre walls cracking

slight corrossion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,067 miles

offside rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2015 64,056 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,128 miles

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,109 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 47,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,484 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 41,484 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsf/osf/osr tyres all deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2009 38,439 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsf/osf/osr tyres all deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 PTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

MJ55 PTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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