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AK55 MXB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,927 mi
Last recorded147,927 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 147,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 147,912 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wing shield fouling wheel

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wing shield fouling wheel

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front wing shield fouling wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2014 133,250 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 133,250 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 117,408 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Nov 2013 117,408 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 102,225 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Nov 2012 102,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,285 miles

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Front tryes badly worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2011 89,278 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Front tryes badly worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Nov 2010 75,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 75,440 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,897 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Sep 2009 58,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,140 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 MXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AK55 MXB, 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 AK55 MXB registered?

AK55 MXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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