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MK55 JJU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

100,707 mi
Last recorded100,707 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 JJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 100,707 miles

Front Coil spring corroded osf and nsf,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall,inner edge wearing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill damaged,advise (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and anti roll bar corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 30 Sep 2023 100,707 miles

Front Coil spring corroded osf and nsf,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall,inner edge wearing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill damaged,advise (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and anti roll bar corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,867 miles

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

Front sub frame corroded (not excessive at the time of test)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr and nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch anti slip rubber missing (but it has secondary grooves)

rear seats and buckles have been removed

Fail 23 Sep 2022 99,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak and rubber mounting are deteriorated (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front sub frame corroded (not excessive at the time of test)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch anti slip rubber missing (but it has secondary grooves)

rear seats and buckles have been removed

Pass 25 Sep 2021 96,885 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded osf and nsf,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and anti roll bar corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower osr and nsr inner sills have some damage,advise

Rear Lower spare wheel carrier corroded,advise

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 24 Sep 2021 96,883 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf and nsf wiper rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded osf and nsf,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and anti roll bar corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower osr and nsr inner sills have some damage,advise

Rear Lower spare wheel carrier corroded,advise

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,749 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, Axle and other suspension components also have some corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 95,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, Axle and other suspension components also have some corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 91,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 91,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,559 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack end has some play,advise

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall,advise

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 3 Jan 2018 87,559 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack end has some play,advise

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall,advise

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

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

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and center (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and center (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Fail 6 Jan 2016 78,667 miles

Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osf and nsf sills badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid brake drum has excessive fluid leak (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,790 miles

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front lower control arm bushes starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre worn on outer edge

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Sep 2014 72,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front lower control arm bushes starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre worn on outer edge

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,387 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Sep 2012 65,387 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,282 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,894 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 52,890 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,181 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise off side front tyre outer edge on 1,6mm

Pass 6 Sep 2008 39,531 miles

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

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 JJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MK55 JJU, 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 JJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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