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AU55 OYM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,901 mi
Last recorded145,901 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 145,901 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 145,389 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 133,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 133,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 122,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front spring rubbing on body

Pass 21 Mar 2020 117,023 miles

Coolant leak possible water pump!!! ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer front and rear outer sill rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective cords exposed ()

Fail 14 Mar 2020 116,807 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak possible water pump!!! ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer front and rear outer sill rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective cords exposed ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,187 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer edge ware

Offside Front wing damaged

Oil leak ()

both front outer sills soft

Fail 3 Apr 2018 101,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre has outer edge ware

Offside Front wing damaged

Oil leak ()

both front outer sills soft

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,106 miles

3 perished tyres

Nearside Front Outer sill

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

3 perished tyres

Nearside Front Outer sill

Offside Rear caliper faulty

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,213 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,827 miles

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,029 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,841 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 30,476 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 22,108 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 14,539 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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AU55 OYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AU55 OYM, 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 AU55 OYM registered?

AU55 OYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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