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OE54 DBZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,694 mi
Last recorded63,694 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 DBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,694 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 63,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 53,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 53,620 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,976 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 45,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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OE54 DBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE54 DBZ, 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 OE54 DBZ registered?

OE54 DBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is OE54 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE54 DBZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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