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OY05 MEU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,815 mi
Last recorded78,815 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,815 miles

both front lower rear wishbones bush deterated

Fail 6 Mar 2020 78,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front lower rear wishbones bush deterated

Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear tealgate lock missing

Pass 1 Mar 2018 72,412 miles

unable to open boot lock lose

Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,454 miles

tealgate not open

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,330 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 63,309 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,982 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,470 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,813 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 47,813 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 42,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 42,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 32,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,209 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 18,462 miles

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 MEU 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 76.5%.

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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

OY05 MEU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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