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MT05 JNN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,210 mi
Last recorded121,210 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 JNN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 121,210 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

engine management light is on

Pass 23 May 2017 117,728 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2016 108,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 99,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,704 miles

plastic bag fixed around power steering reservoir

Fail 6 Jun 2014 88,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic bag fixed around power steering reservoir

Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,493 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,541 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2012 70,541 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 May 2011 59,567 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 59,567 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,155 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 49,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,751 miles

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

both o/s tyres perishing

Pass 19 May 2008 29,068 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 29,068 miles

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

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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MT05 JNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT05 JNN, 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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MT05 JNN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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