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OV55 GLJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,058 mi
Last recorded119,058 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 GLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,058 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2015 119,058 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,907 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 110,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,368 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,258 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 81,803 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,848 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 GLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV55 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

OV55 GLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is OV55 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 GLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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