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MJ55 RVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,234 mi
Last recorded114,234 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 RVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 114,234 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting split (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Engine self fueled on oil, would not switch off. (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,038 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,842 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 96,774 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,879 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 85,859 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S/R handbrake cable fouling on wheel rim

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,751 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 76,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,165 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 69,165 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,942 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,547 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,032 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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MJ55 RVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 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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MJ55 RVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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