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MV55 RKJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 RKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack ends

Pass 19 Oct 2012 175,756 miles

offside front rack end has play

Pass 14 Oct 2011 159,277 miles

front brake pads may be getting low

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r noi plate lamp lens missing

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 14 Oct 2011 159,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads may be getting low

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r noi plate lamp lens missing

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 20 Oct 2010 129,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly (1.6mm-3mm)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 129,743 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly (1.6mm-3mm)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 101,391 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

N/S WING MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

N/S/R INDICATOR JUST STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

Fail 5 Oct 2009 101,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

N/S WING MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

N/S/R INDICATOR JUST STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,374 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 74,374 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RKJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ registered?

MV55 RKJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is MV55 RKJ safe to buy?

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