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OE05 PVA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

107,014 mi
Last recorded107,014 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 PVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,014 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,093 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer body sill panels corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 82,869 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and only just on legal limit

Pass 13 May 2016 80,192 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 71,703 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 71,703 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,215 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,959 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,897 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,718 miles

Offside front wiper blade split at end but clears screen.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,972 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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OE05 PVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OE05 PVA, 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 OE05 PVA registered?

OE05 PVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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