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MJ05 FYV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,368 mi
Last recorded69,368 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 FYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,368 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,280 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,290 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 47,288 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 40,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,586 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,688 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 23,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,745 miles

advise nearside rear outer wall split

Fail 22 Apr 2009 18,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside rear outer wall split

Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,994 miles

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

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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MJ05 FYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ05 FYV, 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 MJ05 FYV registered?

MJ05 FYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is MJ05 FYV safe to buy?

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