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OV55 JFO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,777 mi
Last recorded60,777 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 JFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyres worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,575 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX BRACKET BROKEN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 43,531 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST BACK BOX BRACKET BROKEN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 37,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST BACK BOX BRACKET BROKEN

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES WORN/CRACKING

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 37,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST BACK BOX BRACKET BROKEN

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES WORN/CRACKING

Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,191 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX BRACKET BROKEN

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,191 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX BRACKET BROKEN

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 10 May 2011 29,544 miles

ADVISE CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER

ADVISE O/S/F MIRROR UNIT

ALL TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKED/WORN

EXHAUST BACK BOX BRACKET BROKEN

O/S/R SEATBELT CHECKED IN PLACE,CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 4 May 2011 29,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER

ADVISE O/S/F MIRROR UNIT

ALL TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKED/WORN

EXHAUST BACK BOX BRACKET BROKEN

O/S/R SEATBELT CHECKED IN PLACE,CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 4 May 2010 24,556 miles

BACK BOX BRACKET BROKEN, N/S/R SEATBELT CHECKED IN PLACE, CHILD SEAT FITTED

FRONT TYRES WORN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,047 miles

ADVISE BACK BOX BRACKET

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 JFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

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

Is OV55 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 JFO shows 12 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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