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OY05 ZGA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,877 mi
Last recorded47,877 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 ZGA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 47,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 40,633 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 40,633 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 35,901 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise rear exhaust mounting slightly corroided

Fail 31 May 2017 35,901 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise rear exhaust mounting slightly corroided

Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,724 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,043 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,349 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,692 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,448 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 ZGA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZGA, 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 ZGA registered?

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

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The MOT history for OY05 ZGA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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