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MJ55 ZNA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

102,398 mi
Last recorded102,398 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ZNA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 102,398 miles

Offside Front slight play in rack

Fail 15 Oct 2024 102,393 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play in rack

Pass 12 Oct 2023 97,315 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2023 97,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,385 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 90,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,768 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 84,705 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides lower arms (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))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 78,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,420 miles

Offside Rear Lamp unit slightly loose and water

Fail 3 Apr 2019 62,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit slightly loose and water

Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,054 miles

Nearside Wiper torn on edge

Fail 17 Apr 2018 52,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 + Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Wiper torn on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2017 43,159 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 43,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 42,424 miles

Both front outer sills corroded / weakened

Both rear tyres heavily wearing outer edges, nail in o/s/r shoulder. Advise replacements

Front discs slightly lipped

N/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Rear shockers corroded

Steering rack weeping

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,808 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 40,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wall cut within the limit

nearside rear tyre wall cut within the limit

Fail 4 Nov 2014 39,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wall cut within the limit

nearside rear tyre wall cut within the limit

Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,352 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2013 36,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 31,845 miles

n/s/r tyre inner & outer walls cracking

o/s/r tyre inner & outer walls cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,539 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,142 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,172 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,762 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 ZNA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ZNA, 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 ZNA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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