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OV05 CWT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,288 mi
Last recorded33,288 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 CWT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 33,288 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,013 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 30,838 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,478 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 23,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 20,581 miles

All 4 tyres are "aged"/"cracked". (2004/2005 manufacture codes)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,581 miles

All 4 tyres are "aged"/"cracked". (2004/2005 manufacture codes)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 18,591 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,256 miles

tail box support band corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 16,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,464 miles

n/s/rear lamp slightly loose on fixings

Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 5,800 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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OV05 CWT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV05 CWT, 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 OV05 CWT registered?

OV05 CWT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is OV05 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 CWT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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