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MJ55 ZNR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,785 mi
Last recorded152,785 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ZNR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 152,785 miles

Nearside Front NSF SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Front OSF SILL HOLED AND CORRODING

Offside Rear Shock absorber gaiter perished

Fail 26 Jun 2019 152,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front NSF SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Front OSF SILL HOLED AND CORRODING

Offside Rear Shock absorber gaiter perished

Pass 1 Jun 2018 146,983 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 146,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 141,456 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 138,496 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 130,886 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 130,739 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,346 miles

wear on discs

Fail 13 Nov 2014 118,302 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dog cage fitted

rear middle seat back insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2013 102,970 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 102,970 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 90,884 miles

Center exhaust rear mounting bracket is of a poor condition.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 90,884 miles

Center exhaust rear mounting bracket is of a poor condition.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,472 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,079 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 67,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs badly worn

o/s front spot lens cracked

both front tyres bald on inner edges pluslow on tread

Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,239 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f worn inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,868 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 ZNR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZNR, 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 ZNR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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