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MV55 RMY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,261 mi
Last recorded68,261 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 RMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 68,261 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 62,566 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 62,563 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 56,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 51,508 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,208 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 46,725 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 45,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 45,424 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 43,605 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 43,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 41,687 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,706 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,710 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 37,710 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,853 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,912 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,525 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,740 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,332 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,041 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,730 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

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 RMY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RMY, 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 RMY registered?

MV55 RMY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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