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OY05 MDE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,843 mi
Last recorded74,843 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,843 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,371 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

Fail 8 Feb 2016 70,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre perished cracking in tread and outer sidewall

Fail 19 Sep 2013 62,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,041 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,153 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 MDE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

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

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