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EF55 OSN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,796 mi
Last recorded87,796 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 OSN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 87,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 83,130 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 13 Aug 2021 83,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,178 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle starting to corrode

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 76,720 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 75,757 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill becoming corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 75,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,578 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside mirror glass loose

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Aug 2017 74,576 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven offside slower (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside mirror glass loose

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,754 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 72,754 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracet broken (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,890 miles

child seat preventing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

front exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2015 69,890 miles

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 preventing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

front exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,422 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,998 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,730 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,262 miles

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

front disc,s lipped.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,636 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 29,636 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

front discs lipped

Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,953 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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EF55 OSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 EF55 OSN, 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 EF55 OSN registered?

EF55 OSN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is EF55 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 OSN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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