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OY55 ZHW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,197 mi
Last recorded89,197 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,197 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,420 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,488 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 78,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,313 miles

centre heat shield adrift

n/s/f n/s/r tyres worn inner /outer edge o/s/f worn outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Aug 2012 62,566 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges 185/65/15

offside rear tyre wearing on edges 185/65/15

Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,019 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,130 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 ZHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

OY55 ZHW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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