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MD05 RVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,549 mi
Last recorded46,549 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 RVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 46,549 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 46,391 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,241 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 46,055 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 45,785 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 45,785 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 45,522 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 45,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 44,758 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 44,758 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,477 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,990 miles

front pads close to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,706 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 29,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,160 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2010 24,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,833 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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MD05 RVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MD05 RVM, 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 MD05 RVM registered?

MD05 RVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is MD05 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD05 RVM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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