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OU55 WXS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,049 mi
Last recorded151,049 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 WXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 151,049 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 142,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 142,179 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 142,176 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 139,764 miles

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 28 Aug 2014 130,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes slightly binding

front tyres down to 3mm

o/s and n/s front outter sills getting thin

Pass 28 Aug 2013 115,022 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,165 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 100,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 42,814 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 42,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,879 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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OU55 WXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU55 WXS, 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 OU55 WXS registered?

OU55 WXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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