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MV05 JWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,368 mi
Last recorded121,368 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 121,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 112,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe - from o/s/r flexible brake pipe to backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 bulbs out on high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion at n/s front outer sill section

n/s/r axle bump stop rubber split

Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,126 miles

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

Nearside Front surface corrosion at n/s/f sill section

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracks in sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,014 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,700 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 77,662 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2018 20,458 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,464 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 61,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 58,362 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 52,829 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 47,075 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 47,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 43,395 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 37,789 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 37,789 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,942 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,262 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly cut

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 JWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MV05 JWO, 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 JWO registered?

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

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