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AO05 JZV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,652 mi
Last recorded66,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JZV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,652 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 66,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 57,836 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,483 miles

rear brake pads are close to legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

o/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 24 Mar 2015 49,376 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

o/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,868 miles

O/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT ON THE OUTER WALL + WORN ON EDGES

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,133 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped

offside rear tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,636 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,369 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Fail 3 Mar 2011 30,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,456 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 JZV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 JZV, 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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AO05 JZV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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