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DF54 JOV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,601 mi
Last recorded159,601 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 JOV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 159,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroaded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroaded (5.3.2 (b))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2018 148,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail, 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed, non prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil level low

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2018 148,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dust cover boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail, 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed, non prescribed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level low

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2017 137,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded outside 30cm prescribed area (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake line corroded behind strut

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear shock cover damaged no longer keeping dirt out

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 137,282 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded outside 30cm prescribed area (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake line corroded behind strut

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear shock cover damaged no longer keeping dirt out

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 125,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 108,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 99,845 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,722 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,432 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,060 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,561 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,344 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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DF54 JOV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF54 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 DF54 JOV registered?

DF54 JOV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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