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OY55 ZHX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,080 mi
Last recorded153,080 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 153,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 130,445 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,141 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 107,711 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 97,111 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 97,111 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,698 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 77,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,195 miles

play in suspension

Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,862 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 69,798 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,808 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn to limits

o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 11 Oct 2014 64,808 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn to limits

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,088 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

front brake flexis slight perishing

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 11 Oct 2012 53,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

front brake flexis slight perishing

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,423 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 45,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn & pads noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,119 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 39,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,680 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,300 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 24,300 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 ZHX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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