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OV05 JKN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,142 mi
Last recorded98,142 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 98,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,344 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,578 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,042 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Fail 21 Mar 2013 67,042 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 59,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shallow cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Side wall of spare tyre cracking up

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Shallow cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Side wall of spare tyre cracking up

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,034 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 52,034 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 47,302 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 35,417 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 JKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JKN, 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 JKN registered?

OV05 JKN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is OV05 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 JKN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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