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OY05 XGW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,284 mi
Last recorded129,284 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XGW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 129,284 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 126,540 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 126,536 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 122,745 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 117,480 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,918 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 111,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre shoulder wearing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 107,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,416 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 101,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,634 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 91,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,140 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,167 miles

nsf tyre cracking

osf tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2011 82,262 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,262 miles

both front discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,113 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 76,695 miles

front disks pads 4 tyers

Fail 11 Apr 2008 74,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XGW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

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

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