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OY05 HDX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,704 mi
Last recorded94,704 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HDX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 94,704 miles

front brake pads look worn

Fail 22 Jul 2016 94,704 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads look worn

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,527 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres worn low

Fail 6 Aug 2014 79,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,777 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 71,038 miles

All tyres worn very low recommend replacing asap

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Recommend retrack

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,038 miles

All tyres worn very low recommend replacing asap

Recommend retrack

Fail 17 Aug 2012 63,048 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,048 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,292 miles

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2011 54,292 miles

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

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

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,564 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 46,564 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,265 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,047 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front and offside rear tyres both have punctures which can be repaired

Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres bald on edges 185/65/15 H

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,957 miles

both front tyres bald on edges 185/65/15 H

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HDX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 HDX, 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 HDX registered?

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

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