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OV54 TUY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,227 mi
Last recorded113,227 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 TUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,227 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 101,350 miles

Near side stearing rack track rod end has slight wear

Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,566 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,721 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 70,673 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre age cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,009 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,696 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,025 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

fuel flap broken

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2011 61,323 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front b/discs worn

N/S/F tyre starting to perish + worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

V-belt starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,323 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front b/discs worn

N/S/F tyre starting to perish + worn on outer edge

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

V-belt starting to split

Fail 20 Aug 2010 56,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare Tyre not secured properly

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Spare Tyre not secured properly

Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,398 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 51,398 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 47,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,348 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,356 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 32,706 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OV54 TUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV54 TUY, 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 OV54 TUY registered?

OV54 TUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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