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MV05 JWP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 83,462 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 81,422 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 28% on increase and decrease (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 81,422 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 28% on increase and decrease (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,612 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 78,580 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,435 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 74,314 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 71,592 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,802 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 69,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 69,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 67,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,322 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 65,308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,711 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,911 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,584 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,646 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking / low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,732 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 23,732 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 14,731 miles

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 JWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JWP, 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 JWP registered?

MV05 JWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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