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MK55 JMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,842 mi
Last recorded57,842 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 JMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 57,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust backbox securing bracket corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,464 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

rear o/s tyre side walls cracked/deteriorated

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2011 39,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,112 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,290 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outside edge.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 19,628 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on outside edges.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,628 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outside edges.

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 JMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK55 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

MK55 JMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is MK55 JMV safe to buy?

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