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OV54 TVA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,476 mi
Last recorded120,476 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 TVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 120,476 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on shoulders

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner shoulder

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 120,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on shoulders

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner shoulder

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 113,132 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 103,562 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 1 Feb 2014 96,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,708 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 84,609 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 70,705 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,201 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,201 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,859 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,140 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 29,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,491 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,809 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,695 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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OV54 TVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 OV54 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

OV54 TVA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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