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AK55 WBE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,105 mi
Last recorded123,105 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 123,105 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 123,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,706 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears have signs of corrosion/pitting (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole caused by corrosion at rear under of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack in glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,468 miles

weld repairs coated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,626 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,636 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,420 miles

Both front wiper blades splitting at ends.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 76,419 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front wiper blades splitting at ends.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,206 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,558 miles

n/s/r tyre walls cracked

o/s/r tyre walls cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,174 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,660 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,412 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 WBE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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