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OE54 ULR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,978 mi
Last recorded110,978 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 ULR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 110,978 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

Front body damage

General corrosion to rear suspension

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 109,688 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken

Pass 24 Jan 2023 107,529 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

Fail 24 Jan 2023 107,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,035 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension

Front end body damage

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2021 104,198 miles

Front and rear brake pads appear low

Front end body damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lower bracket broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 103,039 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 103,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 101,660 miles

Front Bumper and bonnet damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 101,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Bumper and bonnet damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 100,261 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 100,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,499 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 89,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,822 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 77,822 miles

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

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

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

TRACKING

Pass 22 Jan 2013 71,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,681 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,530 miles

Front 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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OE54 ULR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

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

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