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OY55 ZKC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,442 mi
Last recorded113,442 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZKC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

injector seal leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2018 113,442 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

injector seal leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2017 107,339 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 107,336 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer mounting strap (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split at rack (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,357 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,674 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 93,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,731 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 87,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 81,177 miles

o/s front tyre wear inner shoulder

Fail 11 Jan 2014 81,175 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre wear inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jan 2013 67,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,749 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 54,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,466 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 31,953 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,953 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2008 25,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZKC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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