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MJ55 YHD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YHD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,780 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 102,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,325 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 97,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,866 miles

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

Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,886 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,650 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 46,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,138 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 39,138 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,977 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,417 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,233 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YHD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YHD, 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 YHD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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