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MV55 RKZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,459 mi
Last recorded113,459 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 RKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 113,459 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 113,459 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 103,924 miles

Offside Rear tail light assembly slightly loose

Pass 9 Dec 2022 94,048 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 94,016 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill within 30cm of the seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill within 30cm of the seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 87,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,709 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 81,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 81,573 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leaking exessively (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,762 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,337 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 64,520 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,843 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 44,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,184 miles

rear exhaust strap broken, exhaust is still supported

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,874 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,768 miles

screen washers frozen

Fail 7 Dec 2010 30,768 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's wearing thin

nearside rear tyre very badly deteriorated on side walls

screen washers frozen

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,630 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on sidewalls and slightly cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

MV55 RKZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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