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OV55 AVG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,803 mi
Last recorded140,803 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 AVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 140,803 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 140,803 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 124,361 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)

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

n/s number plate light lense missing

Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,607 miles

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

Nearside rear number plate bulb cover missing.No white light admitting to the rear at present time.

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

Offside rear tyre slightly lumpy.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 107,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear number plate bulb cover missing.No white light admitting to the rear at present time.

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

Offside rear tyre slightly lumpy.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,765 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 88,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,774 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 544,478 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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OV55 AVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV55 AVG, 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 OV55 AVG registered?

OV55 AVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OV55 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 AVG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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