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OV05 JLO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,804 mi
Last recorded125,804 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JLO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 125,804 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,378 miles

front brake imbalance/fluctuation 15 %

o/s/f inner rack end play

o/s/r tyre wearing low outer 3/4

Fail 29 May 2018 120,296 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 114,365 miles

both front tyres wearing low/outer 3/4

slight rear brake imbalance 15%

Fail 31 May 2017 114,365 miles

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%

Pass 31 May 2016 108,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 May 2016 108,697 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,497 miles

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.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 99,496 miles

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.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,503 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 89,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,610 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 79,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,964 miles

o/s/r and centre seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,561 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,129 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 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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