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OE55 CLV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,075 mi
Last recorded120,075 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 CLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 120,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

spare flat

Fail 12 Jun 2019 120,074 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

spare flat

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 115,358 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,565 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 110,565 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on the inner edge 185/65/15 ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 106,349 miles

oil leak, ( halfshaft seal ??? )

Fail 18 Jun 2016 106,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak, ( halfshaft seal ??? )

exhaust has a hanger corroded away from pipe

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,881 miles

both front tyres getting worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,862 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 85,832 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 73,712 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,862 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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OE55 CLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE55 CLV, 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 OE55 CLV registered?

OE55 CLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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