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MV05 JXM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 134,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 133,839 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

Unable to inspect front tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2017 119,557 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,761 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,439 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 100,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 May 2015 99,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,792 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,792 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 11 May 2013 93,166 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 93,166 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 May 2012 88,332 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,779 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 74,779 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,455 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 11,817 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,730 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 JXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JXM, 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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MV05 JXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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