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OY55 FHU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 121,167 miles

Central Rear Rear axle corroded, but does not affect overall structure.

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft seal has a slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025
Fail 14 Aug 2025

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 118,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 118,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 117,386 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 117,386 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 117,386 miles

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 115,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 115,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 114,446 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 114,446 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 113,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 113,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 111,197 miles

Coolant leak thermostate housing

Fail 21 Aug 2019 111,197 miles

Coolant leak thermostate housing

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,412 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

all tyres are perished

e c u light on

Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,650 miles

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

ecu light on

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 97,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise EML on

advise both front wiper have split ends

advise coolant leak from rad tanks

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise EML on

advise both front wiper have split ends

advise coolant leak from rad tanks

Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 87,214 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,325 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,871 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,478 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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OY55 FHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OY55 FHU, 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 OY55 FHU registered?

OY55 FHU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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