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MV05 JXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,393 mi
Last recorded82,393 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 82,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 74,749 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 74,749 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 66,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately bracket corroded (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2016 62,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 56,370 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 50,738 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both front wipers deterioratred

offside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 16 May 2013 46,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre carcking to the outer wall and treads not showing the cords etc

Fail 16 May 2013 46,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre carcking to the outer wall and treads not showing the cords etc

Pass 31 May 2012 39,720 miles

n/s/f tca p bush poor

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,531 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 22,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,959 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 15,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 11,466 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 JXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JXH, 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 JXH registered?

MV05 JXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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