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OY05 HBH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,135 mi
Last recorded88,135 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HBH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,135 miles

rear exhaust flange corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2017 88,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear exhaust flange corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2016 84,389 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 79,208 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 79,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,015 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,003 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,181 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,234 miles

fuel filler flap door missing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,621 miles

fuel filler flap missing

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,513 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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OY05 HBH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OY05 HBH, 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 OY05 HBH registered?

OY05 HBH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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