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AV10 OVU

2010 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,607 mi
Last recorded59,607 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 59,607 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Fail 4 Dec 2025 59,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 54,794 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2024 54,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2023 49,673 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 49,655 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 44,170 miles

rear brake discs heavily worn

rear exhaust box strap broken but system still secure

Fail 6 Dec 2022 44,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake discs heavily worn

rear exhaust box strap broken but system still secure

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear positions ()

Fail 6 Dec 2021 41,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear positions ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 38,874 miles

both front tyres bold on outer edges

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Nov 2019 37,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 33,683 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 29,558 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,058 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,865 miles

Exhaust rear box mounting strap/bracket broken.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,618 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front & n/s/r tyres age cracking.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,413 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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AV10 OVU is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OVU, 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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What year was AV10 OVU registered?

AV10 OVU is a 2010 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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