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GV54 OVA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,141 mi
Last recorded97,141 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,141 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 97,109 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 87,251 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 87,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 83,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 8 May 2017 83,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,960 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 65,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,770 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,882 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,929 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 22,393 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 22,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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GV54 OVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV54 OVA, 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 GV54 OVA registered?

GV54 OVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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