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OY05 HCC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,166 mi
Last recorded102,166 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HCC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 102,166 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,103 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 102,103 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring saddles both sides holed from corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 102,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 101,292 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,903 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 98,899 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,325 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 87,691 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,830 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,932 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,249 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,819 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,974 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,357 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,553 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 39,351 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 39,351 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,184 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 HCC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCC, 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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OY05 HCC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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