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AK55 VZT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,775 mi
Last recorded129,775 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VZT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 129,775 miles

Diesel injector seal leaking ?

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 129,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking On top of engine, possible injector seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,598 miles

Hand brake only just met performance

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,697 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 110,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine oil low, had to be topped up prior to emissions

suspect injector chuff on cylinder closest to Cambelt RFI

Fail 16 Mar 2017 103,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low, had to be topped up prior to emissions

suspect injector chuff on cylinder closest to Cambelt RFI

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,408 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,408 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,687 miles

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

n/s front sill starting to corrode

rear pads worn

Fail 30 Mar 2015 82,687 miles

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

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

n/s front sill starting to corrode

rear pads worn

Fail 29 Mar 2015 82,670 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,154 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 67,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,465 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Oct 2012 56,465 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Oct 2011 46,644 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,940 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,368 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,559 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 VZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

AK55 VZT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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