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MJ55 CVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,926 mi
Last recorded81,926 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 CVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 81,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,014 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 79,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,714 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 73,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,914 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 67,914 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,982 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 62,797 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,296 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded to excess

Fail 25 Apr 2013 57,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust mount corroded to excess

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,556 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

rear wiper blade split

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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MJ55 CVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc 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 MJ55 CVV, 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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MJ55 CVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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