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OY55 FYT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,340 mi
Last recorded154,340 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 FYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 154,340 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 147,154 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 137,931 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 128,401 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear silener bracket excssivley corroaded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 128,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear silener bracket excssivley corroaded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 118,229 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 102,055 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 88,281 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 73,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,082 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2011 58,679 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Dec 2010 49,277 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Dec 2010 49,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Jan 2010 41,112 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,368 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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 FYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FYT, 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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OY55 FYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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