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AD54 SDZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,856 mi
Last recorded168,856 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 SDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 168,856 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 155,558 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 155,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 145,430 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 134,343 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 123,105 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mount tied up

Pass 23 Dec 2016 112,254 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 112,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 101,759 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 101,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,473 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,405 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,010 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,454 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,037 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 62,037 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,602 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s door mirror glass slighty damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2009 47,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s door mirror glass slighty damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,242 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 41,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 SDZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD54 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

AD54 SDZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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