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OUI 3713

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

119,804 mi
Last recorded119,804 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 3713
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 119,804 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2025 117,167 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 117,165 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,473 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2023 114,476 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 114,474 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck onto tank (pipe split) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 16 Jun 2022 112,940 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 112,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 110,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 110,868 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 109,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight flatspots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 107,201 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Jun 2019 107,194 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,493 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

both rear outré sills damaged

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 8 Jun 2018 104,491 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

both rear outré sills damaged

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 21 Jun 2017 101,157 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 101,142 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outersill no underseal at retest (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill no underseal at retest (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,049 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 98,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,861 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,861 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,121 miles

Back box starting to deterioate

Lower engine covers fitted

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2014 90,121 miles

Back box starting to deterioate

Lower engine covers fitted

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Wheel trims fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 83,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

lower covers

wheel trims

Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,559 miles

lower covers

wheel trims

Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,753 miles

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

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

fuel flap missing

lower covers

wheel trims

Fail 20 Jun 2012 78,753 miles

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

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

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

fuel flap missing

lower covers

wheel trims

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,479 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet inop

upper engine cover insecure

wheel trims and lower covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2011 70,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s washer jet inop

upper engine cover insecure

wheel trims and lower covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2010 61,494 miles

Clutch bite high

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

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,494 miles

Clutch bite high

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,374 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 54,374 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,329 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 46,329 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)

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

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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OUI 3713 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUI 3713, 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 OUI 3713 registered?

OUI 3713 is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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