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MV05 JXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,974 mi
Last recorded135,974 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 135,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 135,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 125,458 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 125,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f sill excessivly corroded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 12 May 2014 113,745 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 113,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 106,607 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 106,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 95,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 83,289 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 83,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 69,191 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,155 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 58,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 46,709 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,499 miles

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

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 JXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JXO, 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 JXO registered?

MV05 JXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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