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MJ55 URN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,092 mi
Last recorded107,092 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 107,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on (pre 2008)

Fail 9 Aug 2024 107,082 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 102,610 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,182 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 93,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 93,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 89,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 84,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,688 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,659 miles

Front both front tyres bald on edges of tyres

Rear back box exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 18 Jul 2016 73,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both front tyres bald on edges of tyres

Rear back box exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,697 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 55,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,916 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 20 Jul 2012 48,916 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,626 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 41,626 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,062 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on outside

Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,563 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,379 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 URN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 URN, 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 URN registered?

MJ55 URN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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