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AD54 OTE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,661 mi
Last recorded168,661 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 168,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 164,382 miles

Front indicators not working intermittantly.

O/S/F tyre worn on both outer edges.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 164,345 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front indicators not working intermittantly.

O/S/F tyre worn on both outer edges.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 158,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 148,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust turbo heatshield loose/broken but secure at time of test

slight play in nearside front steering

Fail 8 Feb 2011 148,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust turbo heatshield loose/broken but secure at time of test

slight play in nearside front steering

Pass 12 Feb 2010 126,032 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake has long travel

outer sills starting to feel weak on pressing

Fail 12 Feb 2010 126,030 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake has long travel

outer sills starting to feel weak on pressing

Fail 19 Feb 2009 102,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 102,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,498 miles

slight impact damage to nearside rear lamp but function not impaired

Fail 14 Feb 2008 77,496 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

slight impact damage to nearside rear lamp but function not impaired

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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AD54 OTE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AD54 OTE, 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 AD54 OTE registered?

AD54 OTE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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