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OV05 JYT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,805 mi
Last recorded62,805 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 JYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 62,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 56,414 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 46,672 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 46,671 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 37,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective end exhaust clamp defective(still servicable) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 25,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2020 13,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,046 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 11,883 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 11,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 10,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 9,661 miles

All tyres perished and cracking, no cords exposed

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2015 9,042 miles

small cracks in walls of all tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2014 8,662 miles

small cracks in walls of all tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2013 8,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 7,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 7,153 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,273 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 4,172 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 JYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JYT, 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 JYT registered?

OV05 JYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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