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MJ55 ZVD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,670 mi
Last recorded126,670 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 112,733 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 99,596 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/side n/ side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vairious parts of under body has corrosion rear of outer sill corroied o/side

Fail 2 Dec 2019 99,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/side n/ side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vairious parts of under body has corrosion rear of outer sill corroied o/side

Pass 17 Dec 2018 97,778 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,382 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 95,710 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner and outter boots holded (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 88,252 miles

Back box exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Middle box exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 80,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,059 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 75,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,402 miles

air bag warning light on

n/s and o/s outter sills showing corrosion paintwork blistering

n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hose ferulles starting to corrode

n/s/f cv joint boot slightly insecure to housing but preventing dirt ingress

n/s/f strut top mounting notchy

rear service brake showing some imbalance

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steel brake pipes to and from rear flexy brake hoses corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2012 73,387 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning light on

n/s and o/s outter sills showing corrosion paintwork blistering

n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hose ferulles starting to corrode

n/s/f cv joint boot slightly insecure to housing but preventing dirt ingress

n/s/f strut top mounting notchy

rear service brake showing some imbalance

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steel brake pipes to and from rear flexy brake hoses corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,531 miles

air bag warning light on

high level brake light missing

n/s/f upper suspension strut bearing notchy

o/s inner drive shaft boot splitting

steel brake pipe to and from rear flexy brake hoses showing corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2011 64,506 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on

high level brake light missing

n/s/f upper suspension strut bearing notchy

o/s inner drive shaft boot splitting

steel brake pipe to and from rear flexy brake hoses showing corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,709 miles

Air bag warning light showing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front full size spare wheel fitted.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 55,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Air bag warning light showing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front full size spare wheel fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,703 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 47,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,548 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 ZVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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