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OE54 RFY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,386 mi
Last recorded109,386 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 RFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 109,386 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,826 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 106,119 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,726 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise renewal (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 102,708 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 101,007 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,044 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from steering

Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,015 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 92,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure centre (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability nearside front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,585 miles

manifold cracked slight blowing

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 12 Jun 2017 87,585 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering rack gaiter split nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

manifold cracked slight blowing

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,095 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inside

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on the inside

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre is starting to perish

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 71,131 miles

Middle rear seat has been removed

NSR tyre is perished and starting to crack

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,131 miles

Middle rear seat has been removed

NSR tyre is perished and starting to crack

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,282 miles

Both front tyres are heavily cracked across inner tread no cords exposed yet

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 66,282 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Both front tyres are heavily cracked across inner tread no cords exposed yet

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,852 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 54,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,355 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 40,462 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,462 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 31,262 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

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 RFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OE54 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

OE54 RFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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