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OV05 UZJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,648 mi
Last recorded99,648 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,117 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low at outer edge

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 20 Dec 2016 88,530 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 88,530 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split rack end gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack inner joint corroded and worn (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3mm approx (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,362 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,490 miles

fuel flap missing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer strap corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2013 71,818 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,794 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Fail 19 Jan 2012 62,794 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,951 miles

indicators slightly discoloured

rattling noise from engine bay, suspect water pump

rear exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,421 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 35,391 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,083 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 17,082 miles

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

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 UZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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