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AO55 OVS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,997 mi
Last recorded35,997 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 35,997 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 35,960 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre steel mount (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 30,711 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2014 26,265 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 20,489 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,319 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,184 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,402 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,893 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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AO55 OVS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO55 OVS, 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 AO55 OVS registered?

AO55 OVS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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