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FY05 OLW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,777 mi
Last recorded75,777 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 OLW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,777 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 75,777 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,077 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,875 miles

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

Rear Tyre's perishing.

Fail 30 Sep 2019 73,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre's perishing.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,340 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 71,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,882 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 68,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,450 miles

Oil leak on back of engine

Fail 29 Sep 2016 66,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak on back of engine

Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,997 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,901 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,767 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,637 miles

oil leak and injectors leaking corbon

Fail 21 Feb 2013 42,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak and injectors leaking corbon

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,380 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,739 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,465 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,178 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 21,178 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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FY05 OLW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY05 OLW, 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 FY05 OLW registered?

FY05 OLW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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