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OE54 SGZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,624 mi
Last recorded58,624 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 SGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 58,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED. RECOMMEND WELD. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured X2 NS/OS BULB PEEL (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 58,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED. RECOMMEND WELD. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured X2 NS/OS BULB PEEL (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,610 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 55,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 51,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 48,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 47,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 46,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 46,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 41,385 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,512 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,023 miles

N/S/F AND X2 REAR TYRES OLD AND PERISHED

Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,846 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,423 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 20,584 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 17,643 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,784 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 SGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

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

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