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OY05 MDF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,447 mi
Last recorded143,447 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 143,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 138,620 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 135,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 20 Apr 2020 135,931 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill 2 holes marked in yellow crayon (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked in yellow crayon (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,558 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 73,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pipe flexi slightly corroded at pipe end

Fail 22 Oct 2014 68,966 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pipe flexi slightly corroded at pipe end

Fail 23 Oct 2013 65,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,167 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 63,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,113 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,196 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Fail 23 Mar 2011 58,196 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wereing on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2008 32,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 MDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

OY05 MDF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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