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OY05 MFO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,154 mi
Last recorded109,154 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 109,154 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 99,404 miles

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

fuel filler flap missing

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

nearside wiperblade split

rear wiperblade split

spare tyre on 2mm

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,404 miles

fuel filler flap missing

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

nearside wiperblade split

rear wiperblade split

spare tyre on 2mm

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,302 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,022 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tail gate catch loose

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,400 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 67,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 59,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,050 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 51,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,392 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 MFO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol 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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

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

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