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MJ55 UAV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,402 mi
Last recorded124,402 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 124,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 124,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill - Front and middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 118,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 118,847 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

spare tyre deflated

Pass 25 Sep 2019 113,134 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 113,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam very dim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam very dim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 80%worn 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 70%worn 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 106,443 miles

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded (soft under paint)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine undertray damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2018 106,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded (soft under paint)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine undertray damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,840 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,155 miles

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,002 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 87,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,000 miles

both front tyres worn on edges 185/65/15

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,978 miles

Power steering pump damp

Undertray damaged and fixings missing

Fail 14 Oct 2013 69,973 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S number plate light lens missing

Power steering pump damp

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

Undertray damaged and fixings missing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,727 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,459 miles

rear tyres perished 185-65-15

Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,571 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,121 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 UAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UAV, 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 UAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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