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AO05 JOV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,606 mi
Last recorded155,606 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JOV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 155,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 135,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 135,647 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 132,099 miles

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded/broke (system still supported)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Apr 2016 132,099 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded/broke (system still supported)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2015 121,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 7 Apr 2015 121,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 108,520 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,903 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 88,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,656 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,917 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,014 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres strting to wear on inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2009 59,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres strting to wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,110 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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AO05 JOV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO05 JOV, 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 AO05 JOV registered?

AO05 JOV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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