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MJ55 RVU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,206 mi
Last recorded154,206 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 RVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 154,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 145,249 miles

body has corrosion

structure has corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2015 145,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body has corrosion

oil leak

structure has corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2014 135,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2014 135,096 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 120,504 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 101,249 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,562 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 68,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 54,328 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 37,623 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 37,623 miles

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

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

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 RVU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

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

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