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OV55 JFN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,537 mi
Last recorded127,537 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,537 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust strap insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2019 127,537 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust strap insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2018 114,960 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction front windscreen is damaged (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted

rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated

sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2018 114,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction front windscreen is damaged (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted

rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 102,004 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper lever sticking (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and cracking

engine under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 91,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and cracking

engine under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2015 84,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,237 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,237 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,698 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,480 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 57,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 48,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,838 miles

O/S/F lower ball joint rubber gaiter split

Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,405 miles

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

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

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 JFN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

OV55 JFN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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