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MV55 RGY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,405 mi
Last recorded162,405 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 RGY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 162,405 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 155,517 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 149,973 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 144,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 144,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 136,529 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 136,529 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 128,273 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 128,273 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 118,751 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 108,098 miles

Both Rear tyre worn inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2016 108,098 miles

Both Rear tyre worn inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 94,893 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,250 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 76,604 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 68,756 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,651 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,651 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 May 2011 40,439 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 22,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,822 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 14,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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MV55 RGY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MV55 RGY, 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 MV55 RGY registered?

MV55 RGY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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