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OY55 ZHN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,380 mi
Last recorded92,380 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZHN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,380 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 92,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre wall damage

Fail 2 Mar 2016 89,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre wall damage

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,028 miles

Near Side Front and Off Side Front Tyres are starting to crack

Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,028 miles

Near Side Front and Off Side Front Tyres are starting to crack

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,793 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded but system adequatly suppoprted

Fail 25 Feb 2014 84,790 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust strap corroded but system adequatly suppoprted

Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,633 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats NSR/OSR

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated but secure.

Service light on indicating service due

Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats NSR/OSR

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

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated but secure.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,925 miles

Child seats fitted NSR/OSR. Not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Service warning light 'ON'

Fail 7 Feb 2011 58,925 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seats fitted NSR/OSR. Not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Service warning light 'ON'

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,772 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear.

Engine service light 'ON'

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,975 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 ZHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

OY55 ZHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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