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CA54 OUJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,351 mi
Last recorded147,351 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 OUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 147,351 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 147,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 145,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 141,388 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 141,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 122,999 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 122,999 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 115,646 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,426 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 93,324 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 93,324 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)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 80,502 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,502 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,066 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 66,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,373 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 55,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,096 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 33,096 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,187 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,449 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,366 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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CA54 OUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CA54 OUJ, 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 CA54 OUJ registered?

CA54 OUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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