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OE55 CLF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,843 mi
Last recorded99,843 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 CLF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 99,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 98,990 miles

Front Wipers are smeary

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Fail 31 Mar 2020 98,990 miles

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

Front Wipers are smeary

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,291 miles

both outer sills weak

nearside outer sill rusted through - non prescribed area

Fail 19 Mar 2019 94,291 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both outer sills weak

nearside outer sill rusted through - non prescribed area

Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,318 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,635 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

auxilary drive belt cracked/worn

exhaust front flexi webbing deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,368 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,704 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,988 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,846 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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OE55 CLF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE55 CLF, 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 OE55 CLF registered?

OE55 CLF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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