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MK55 JJF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,234 mi
Last recorded183,234 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 JJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2022 183,234 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox Exhaust Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shocker Incorrectly Fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 179,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2020 177,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 171,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower sill damage at rear

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 29 May 2019 171,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower sill damage at rear

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 25 Apr 2018 157,999 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

Nearside Rear Lower Sill damaged at rear

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near axle mounting area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Gear box area ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 157,995 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

Nearside Rear Lower Sill damaged at rear

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near axle mounting area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Gear box area ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 145,318 miles

Oil leak from gear box ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 145,315 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside head lamp aim poor due to the condition of the head lamp lens

Oil leak from gear box ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,140 miles

Front exhaust bracket to gearbox cracked

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 27 Apr 2016 138,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (within seat mounting area) (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (within seat mount area) (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box strap (7.1.1)

Front exhaust bracket to gearbox cracked

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 131,312 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 131,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 116,193 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 116,167 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 98,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,308 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,492 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,558 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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MK55 JJF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MK55 JJF, 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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MK55 JJF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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