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OY05 MGE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,085 mi
Last recorded41,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 41,085 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,784 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 36,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,362 miles

exhaust tailbox support clamp corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,432 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Mar 2014 25,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,643 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,147 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 21,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,649 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,294 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 MGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

OY05 MGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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