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HT54 OTA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,671 mi
Last recorded80,671 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 OTA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,671 miles

engine is leaking oil

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,578 miles

exhaust is blowing from downpipe area

near side front wheel inner rim is damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2016 76,578 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust is blowing from downpipe area

near side front wheel inner rim is damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,312 miles

nearside front tyre has bald outer edges, both wipers clear screen poorly

washers give poor delivery, offside rear sill damaged

engine has signs of a injector fire washer leaking allowing exhaust gas to escape

Fail 30 Jul 2015 72,312 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has bald outer edges, both wipers clear screen poorly

washers give poor delivery, offside rear sill damaged

engine has signs of a injector fire washer leaking allowing exhaust gas to escape

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,497 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,047 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 50,047 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,200 miles

rear brake pads 80-90% worn

front brake pads 70-80% worn

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm on edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 37,575 miles

front brake pads approx 4/5000 miles left

n/s/r tyre on 3mm on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,131 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 32,131 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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HT54 OTA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HT54 OTA, 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 HT54 OTA registered?

HT54 OTA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 February 2005.

Is HT54 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT54 OTA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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