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MH54 MMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,334 mi
Last recorded228,334 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 MMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 228,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 223,764 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 208,843 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 186,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 186,101 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure wheel loose? (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 163,354 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 162,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 140,925 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 140,710 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 120,945 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 100,636 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 100,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,673 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,301 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 40,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,521 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 25,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,128 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,480 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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MH54 MMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MH54 MMV, 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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MH54 MMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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