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OY55 FYG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,835 mi
Last recorded66,835 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,835 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,835 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,346 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 53,346 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 46,354 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 40,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,315 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 FYG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

OY55 FYG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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The MOT history for OY55 FYG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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