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OY05 HCX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,380 mi
Last recorded135,380 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 135,380 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING STARTING TO WEAR

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 134,152 miles

child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 134,152 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 133,212 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 133,211 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 130,524 miles

Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 117,284 miles

CHILDSEATS FITTED TO REAR

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

ENGINE UNDERTRAY INSECURE

Pass 5 Sep 2011 97,506 miles

front engine tray insecure and hanging down

Fail 3 Sep 2011 97,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front engine tray insecure and hanging down

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,179 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 75,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,646 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,129 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 HCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY05 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

OY05 HCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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