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MW55 JVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,759 mi
Last recorded58,759 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 JVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 58,759 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering also noisy (2.1.5 (a))

body damage

heat shield loose

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025 58,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering also noisy (2.1.5 (a))

body damage

heat shield loose

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 51,790 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 51,790 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 49,544 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

rear seats folded down with cargo on them at time of test, unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 22 Aug 2023 49,509 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

rear seats folded down with cargo on them at time of test, unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 12 Aug 2022 46,842 miles

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

Nearside body damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre made in 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Rear wiper poor

Fail 30 Jul 2021 45,353 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber on the floor )(refitted (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre made in 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Rear wiper poor

Pass 19 Aug 2019 40,025 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 40,024 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,641 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,300 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 37,426 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 37,425 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,373 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,450 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,986 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,498 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,647 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,087 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,886 miles

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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MW55 JVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol 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 MW55 JVV, 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 MW55 JVV registered?

MW55 JVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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