MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
rusty under vehicle
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
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
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
Spare tyre defective
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))
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
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
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front link arms (2.4.G.2)
rear anti roll bar corroded
Light scratches in windscreen
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)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
oil cap missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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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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