MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened excessively frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front brake imbalance/fluctuation 15 %
o/s/f inner rack end play
o/s/r tyre wearing low outer 3/4
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/f outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))
front brake imbalance/fluctuation 15 %
o/s/f inner rack end play
o/s/r tyre wearing low outer 3/4
both front tyres wearing low/outer 3/4
slight rear brake imbalance 15%
Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Rear position lamp(s) insecure n/s/r light unit insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm (rear bush ) (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing low/outer 3/4
slight rear brake imbalance 15%
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear bump stops deteriorated but present.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear bump stops deteriorated but present.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/r and centre seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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OV05 JLO 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 61.1%.
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 OV05 JLO, 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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OV05 JLO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2005.
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