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MV55 RJJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,715 mi
Last recorded108,715 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 RJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,715 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 92,018 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,178 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking slightly between treds.

o/s rear tyre cracking slightly between treds.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 71,874 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,874 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 62,011 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,011 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,919 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 36,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,488 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2008 13,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 RJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green 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 MV55 RJJ, 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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MV55 RJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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