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OE05 AYG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,529 mi
Last recorded127,529 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 AYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 127,529 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 127,592 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 112,873 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 112,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

AIR FILTER housing loose

EML stays on after engine started indicating a fault with the system

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,497 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 98,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

eml light on

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,873 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 90,860 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,294 miles

rear section of exaust mount strap broken but exaust is still secure

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,811 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 29,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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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OE05 AYG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 OE05 AYG, 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 AYG registered?

OE05 AYG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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