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AK55 MVY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,620 mi
Last recorded121,620 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 121,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

offside front brake hose bracket/mounting insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2019 121,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

offside front brake hose bracket/mounting insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2018 115,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside rear and offside front tyres deteriorated

offside front brake hose bracket deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2017 108,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2017 108,344 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2016 101,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Sep 2016 101,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres perishing

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Aug 2015 92,944 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,765 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 83,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,989 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 72,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust hanger poor

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,780 miles

spare tyre missing,

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,867 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,404 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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AK55 MVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK55 MVY, 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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AK55 MVY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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