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MM54 VRV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

119,449 mi
Last recorded119,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 VRV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 119,449 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 116,895 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 116,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 113,940 miles

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/r brake hose starting to perish

Fail 4 Apr 2024 113,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/r brake hose starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2023 110,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,620 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 107,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,223 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 105,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Excessive Corrosion To Sill Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Excessive Corrosion To Sill Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 96,113 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 96,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,876 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 86,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 86,866 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,609 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 78,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,174 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,849 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 74,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,739 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 70,739 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,508 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 68,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,348 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,431 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 51,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,279 miles

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

all tyres aged front 2mm o/s/r 3mm

all under paneles in place

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,635 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 26,635 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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MM54 VRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 MM54 VRV, 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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MM54 VRV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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