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OE05 AYF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,159 mi
Last recorded70,159 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 AYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,159 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 70,065 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 70,055 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

vehicle has been stood

Fail 4 Aug 2022 68,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

vehicle has been stood

Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,135 miles

Rear outer sills damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,505 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,088 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,931 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,451 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,080 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,406 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,673 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,542 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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OE05 AYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OE05 AYF, 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 OE05 AYF registered?

OE05 AYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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The MOT history for OE05 AYF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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