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MM54 YOJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,366 mi
Last recorded74,366 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 YOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2017 74,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s front tyre cracked on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,665 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,191 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,360 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,041 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 61,012 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

eml light on

o/s/f abd o/s/r outer door handles loose

Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,917 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,441 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 51,307 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,963 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to 2mm

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,069 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres only have 3mm of tread.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 33,858 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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MM54 YOJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM54 YOJ, 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 MM54 YOJ registered?

MM54 YOJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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