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MJ55 ZVE

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,682 mi
Last recorded120,682 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ZVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 120,682 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 120,682 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 104,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 104,058 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,015 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 84,549 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,407 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall (not to cords)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,926 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust emissions only just met

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 ZVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

MJ55 ZVE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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