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OY05 MGX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,717 mi
Last recorded179,717 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 179,717 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 179,717 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 171,373 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

temp headlight converters fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 163,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

temp headlight converters fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 163,633 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

temp headlight converters fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 154,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

oil cap missing

temp headlight converters fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 154,683 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

oil cap missing

temp headlight converters fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 147,780 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot handle faulty

temp headlight converters fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 147,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot handle faulty

temp headlight converters fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 138,736 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 129,010 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 112,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 112,848 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,113 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,252 miles

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,244 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 69,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,737 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 57,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,342 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 MGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

OY05 MGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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