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MJ55 USV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,181 mi
Last recorded125,181 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 USV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 125,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 117,437 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,672 miles

rusty under vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2022 109,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rusty under vehicle

Pass 13 May 2021 103,848 miles

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

Coil spring corroded n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat

Fail 13 May 2021 103,848 miles

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

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coil spring corroded n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,413 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Nov 2020 100,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,723 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight play in o/s front hub

Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,709 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,126 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front link arms (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,139 miles

Light scratches in windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2016 83,104 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Light scratches in windscreen

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,674 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 64,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 55,633 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 55,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,582 miles

oil cap missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 32,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,071 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 USV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 USV, 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 USV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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