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EF55 OSZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,805 mi
Last recorded59,805 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 OSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,399 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,561 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking

Fail 19 Feb 2014 50,555 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,521 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,297 miles

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

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 8 Dec 2010 38,291 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,347 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,797 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 OSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF55 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

EF55 OSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is EF55 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 OSZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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