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MJ55 YKL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,648 mi
Last recorded59,648 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YKL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,648 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 59,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sell excess corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and worn on edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,457 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,766 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 42,954 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cracked on the tread

Offside front tyre has cracked on the tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but exhaust system still secure

Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,387 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but exhaust system still secure

Fail 16 Sep 2016 38,387 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but exhaust system still secure

Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,752 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 36,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on the outside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,873 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 24,837 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 21,420 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre side walls cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,420 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2010 17,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,784 miles

n/s front tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,078 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 9,700 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 YKL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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