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MK55 XLJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,611 mi
Last recorded121,611 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 121,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing but still prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 121,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing but still prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 113,119 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2020 113,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f and o/s/f sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2019 113,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 107,579 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 102,599 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 102,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,484 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,435 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 92,432 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,815 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 86,159 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 86,060 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,787 miles

slight blistering on near side outer sill.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 61,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,860 miles

rear exhaust strap broken....

Fail 22 Feb 2012 47,858 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken....

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,313 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,460 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 XLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MK55 XLJ, 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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What year was MK55 XLJ registered?

MK55 XLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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