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MJ55 PVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,479 mi
Last recorded137,479 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 PVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 137,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 133,769 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 117,943 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 102,222 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 81,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer is hitting on axle

Fail 26 Feb 2020 80,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer is hitting on axle

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,600 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,557 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 65,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,908 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,118 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 36,482 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2010 28,460 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 28,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 PVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MJ55 PVV, 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 MJ55 PVV registered?

MJ55 PVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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