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MJ55 UAU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,114 mi
Last recorded72,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 UAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 72,114 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 72,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 68,142 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 63,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 58,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 53,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,956 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 49,956 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,616 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 48,616 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 47,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,749 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,308 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,061 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,736 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,336 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls but not exposing chords exhaust supported but not origonal fixings

Fail 22 Aug 2012 40,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls but not exposing chords exhaust supported but not origonal fixings

Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,157 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,048 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 36,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,477 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,874 miles

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

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 UAU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UAU, 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 UAU registered?

MJ55 UAU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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