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OW07 XAV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,720 mi
Last recorded65,720 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW07 XAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 65,720 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,296 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 57,941 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 50,769 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 45,382 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,144 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 41,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear wiper blades in poor condition

nsf spot light missing

slight perrishing on nsr tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2016 38,198 miles

Nearside door trim missing

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front gear box oil leak

Nearside damage to sill

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

Rear exhaust repaired slightly insecure

Rear tyres slightly perished

noise fan belt area

spare wheel slightly insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2015 26,940 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to sill ns

osf brake pipe shiny worn

rear exhaust deteriated and slightly insecure

rear tyres deteriated

service overdue

slight damage front bumper

Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,940 miles

damage to sill ns

osf brake pipe shiny worn

rear exhaust deteriated and slightly insecure

rear tyres deteriated

service overdue

slight damage front bumper

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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OW07 XAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW07 XAV, 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 OW07 XAV registered?

OW07 XAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is OW07 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW07 XAV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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