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OV55 VPP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,634 mi
Last recorded66,634 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 VPP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 66,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 66,634 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 66,176 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 65,357 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust mounting bracket broken centre

Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,929 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 59,713 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 59,713 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,328 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield loose centre exhaust

Fail 4 Dec 2018 57,326 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested engine noise cam belt area (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield loose centre exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,581 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 54,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,183 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Rear exhaust box braketts slightly corroded

Rear exhaust cover insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,264 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 51,264 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking swich on pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,712 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,330 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,593 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs lipped and worn on edges rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,824 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,493 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,139 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 VPP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

OV55 VPP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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