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OE05 WWV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,450 mi
Last recorded85,450 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 WWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 85,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER TEMPORARY REPAIR (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER TEMPORARY REPAIR (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,310 miles

coolant level low

slight exhaust blow back box

steering wheel cover removed due to slipping

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,228 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

removed objects from drivers view prior to test

Fail 21 Apr 2016 65,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

removed objects from drivers view prior to test

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Apr 2015 58,973 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 May 2014 54,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 46,764 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 40,689 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 34,504 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 34,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,406 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 27,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,540 miles

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,110 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 WWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WWV, 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 WWV registered?

OE05 WWV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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