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AV10 OVM

2010 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

118,026 mi
Last recorded118,026 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 OVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 118,026 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 118,019 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,513 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 114,513 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 111,821 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 111,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,765 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 109,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 106,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing possibly ply visible?cant be 100% sure benefit given advise tyre replaceing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front fog lights inoperative

Fail 17 May 2019 106,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing possibly ply visible?cant be 100% sure benefit given advise tyre replaceing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front fog lights inoperative

Pass 14 May 2018 102,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 102,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,053 miles

Rear tyres perishing and wearing low on edges 185/65/15

Fail 23 Jun 2017 92,053 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing and wearing low on edges 185/65/15

Pass 25 Jun 2016 74,441 miles

Rear exhaust box mount corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2015 57,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2015 57,134 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2014 40,375 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 40,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 28,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,046 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres sidewalls perished

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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AV10 OVM is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 AV10 OVM, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV10 OVM is a 2010 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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