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MK55 OVJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,231 mi
Last recorded80,231 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 OVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2020 80,231 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim and cracking (5.2.3 (k))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hard corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 4 May 2019 73,039 miles

Slight play in ball joint OSF

sills Undersealed, Hard Corrosion in places, not excessive

Pass 3 May 2018 68,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front spring seated against stops correctly but over hangs the side at the bottom

Pass 9 May 2017 64,285 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 64,284 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 59,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,400 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 52,139 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,222 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 48,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 44,702 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 40,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009 29,733 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MK55 OVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK55 OVJ, 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 MK55 OVJ registered?

MK55 OVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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