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OY05 HCN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,980 mi
Last recorded111,980 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HCN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 111,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 111,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2021 102,995 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front anti roll-bars (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 100,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,109 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,958 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,704 miles

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

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

both rear and offside front tyre outer side walls perished

Fail 3 Feb 2016 86,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear and offside front tyre outer side walls perished

Pass 27 Feb 2015 83,557 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,718 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 78,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,671 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 73,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,785 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,567 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,623 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Mar 2008 35,960 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 HCN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HCN, 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 HCN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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