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OV05 LVN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,168 mi
Last recorded145,168 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 145,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fuel flap missing

Oil leak ()

both front brake disc corroded and rusty

Pass 4 May 2017 137,682 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 128,777 miles

fuel flap missing

rear exhaust tied on

under tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 120,674 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 120,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 111,830 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 111,830 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 101,978 miles

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

exhaust rear mounting has a temporary repair

Pass 12 May 2012 90,890 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 77,015 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 77,015 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,561 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wall has slight damage

Fail 30 Apr 2010 63,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,079 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 38,940 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 38,940 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 LVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

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

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