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AU55 OYT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,392 mi
Last recorded71,392 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 71,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 66,389 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 63,946 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,169 miles

Rear exhaust strap corroded through.

Rear silencer strap corroded through.

Slight insecurity in front passenger seat.

Slight noise from offside front wheelbearing.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front wishbone bushes deteriorating. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 59,733 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 57,517 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 57,517 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 55,766 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,766 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 54,018 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 54,018 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,070 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,629 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 46,629 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,333 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,011 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 OYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU55 OYT, 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 OYT registered?

AU55 OYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AU55 OYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 OYT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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