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OW05 FJJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,729 mi
Last recorded71,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 FJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2017 71,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,955 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Jul 2016 63,953 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,573 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,002 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 27 Jun 2015 59,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 28 Jun 2014 57,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,940 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 52,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,521 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,963 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 28,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 28,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OW05 FJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OW05 FJJ, 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 OW05 FJJ registered?

OW05 FJJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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