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OE54 RHU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

191,304 mi
Last recorded191,304 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 RHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 191,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 180,252 miles

Diesel Smell Underbonnet

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 180,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Diesel Smell Underbonnet

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 164,516 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 163,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 147,258 miles

Exhaust Noisy At front

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

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

OS Sill Weak

Pass 25 Jan 2016 133,610 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 133,608 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 118,945 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 118,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 106,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 106,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 95,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Injector Blowing

Turbo Guard Loose

Fail 31 Jan 2013 95,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Injector Blowing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Turbo Guard Loose

Fail 25 Jan 2013 95,242 miles

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

N/S/F Brake disc corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust gasses escaping past Injector seals

Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 82,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 76,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box bracket broken advise replacement

sligt play in n/s track rod end

Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box bracket broken advise replacement

sligt play in n/s track rod end

Fail 20 Jan 2010 63,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,982 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,184 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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OE54 RHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RHU, 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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OE54 RHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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