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CV55 MVZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,310 mi
Last recorded130,310 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 MVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 130,310 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 130,307 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,829 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 122,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 115,770 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 115,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 104,602 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 97,748 miles

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 12 Jun 2012 85,729 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,665 miles

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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light stays on

rear exhaust mountain deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2010 78,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,563 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,387 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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CV55 MVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV55 MVZ, 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 CV55 MVZ registered?

CV55 MVZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is CV55 MVZ safe to buy?

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