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MV05 JVP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,885 mi
Last recorded97,885 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Slight play in rack end

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

Nearside Front Wishbone Rear Bush starting to split

Offside Front Inner Slight play in rack end

Offside Front Wishbone Rear Bush starting to split

Service Light on

Fail 1 Jun 2019 97,884 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Slight play in rack end

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

Nearside Front Wishbone Rear Bush starting to split

Offside Front Inner Slight play in rack end

Offside Front Wishbone Rear Bush starting to split

Service Light on

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,960 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,405 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 84,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 871,618 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 78,452 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 72,330 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 67,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 67,067 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,734 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,332 miles

airbag light on

Fail 18 Apr 2012 56,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

airbag light on

front brake discs worn/scored

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,160 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,728 miles

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

advise, n/s rear tyre as surface cracks on sidewalls.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,754 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 32,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,216 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MV05 JVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MV05 JVP, 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 MV05 JVP registered?

MV05 JVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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