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OY55 VZE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,612 mi
Last recorded63,612 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 63,612 miles

Front wipers slight smearing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 61,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,914 miles

Front tyres both wearing edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,837 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,894 miles

cannot see front brake pads properly without dismantling, appear to be approx. 80% worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,330 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,388 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,070 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 33,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,639 miles

inner front brake pads approx 80% worn. cannot see front outer pads

Pass 21 Oct 2010 24,980 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,082 miles

o/s front tyre 2.5mm on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,094 miles

child seat fitted on n/s outer rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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 VZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

OY55 VZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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