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OU05 YTM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,565 mi
Last recorded46,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 YTM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,565 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 46,535 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Power Steering Pressure Switch (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,061 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,554 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 35,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 35,005 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,005 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,502 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,377 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,138 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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OU05 YTM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OU05 YTM, 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 OU05 YTM registered?

OU05 YTM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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