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OV05 UZS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

101,228 mi
Last recorded101,228 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 UZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 101,228 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 7 Feb 2024 97,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 94,107 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,990 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,632 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,202 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,943 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,218 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,664 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,416 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,891 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2011 47,052 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,655 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,466 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 UZS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

OV05 UZS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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The MOT history for OV05 UZS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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