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MK55 JHV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,251 mi
Last recorded72,251 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 JHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,251 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,879 miles

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 61,879 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,959 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 52,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,001 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 38,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,415 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 24,973 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,094 miles

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

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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MK55 JHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK55 JHV, 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 MK55 JHV registered?

MK55 JHV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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