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OY55 FXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,125 mi
Last recorded142,125 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 142,125 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 142,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive emmission s to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 141,349 miles

Nearside + Offside outer sills soft in places

Offside Rear Handbrake cable sticking

Fail 28 Aug 2020 141,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside + Offside outer sills soft in places

Offside Rear Handbrake cable sticking

Pass 21 Aug 2019 140,018 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 140,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 138,422 miles

both nearside tyres slightly perished

offside rear sill slightly damaged and starting to split

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 23 Aug 2017 137,036 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 135,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 131,979 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 123,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 112,496 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 112,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 99,994 miles

o/s/f tyre getting thin on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 84,788 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 84,441 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,575 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 52,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,640 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,602 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 FXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 OY55 FXO, 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 FXO registered?

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

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