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MK55 OVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,468 mi
Last recorded125,468 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 OVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 113,943 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 111,095 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 111,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,357 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 100,355 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,276 miles

oil leacking from grea box

Fail 19 Sep 2016 86,276 miles

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

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

oil leacking from grea box

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,276 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 82,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

near side front tyre just on the limits

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,905 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre just on the limits

Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,594 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 74,592 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,794 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,941 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,298 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Nov 2010 56,240 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,383 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,711 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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MK55 OVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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