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MJ55 UBS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,951 mi
Last recorded53,951 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,951 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,232 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,194 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,859 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 45,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 42,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,938 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,344 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,645 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,070 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 22,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 UBS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

MJ55 UBS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ55 UBS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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