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AO05 FSA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,196 mi
Last recorded156,196 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FSA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 156,196 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 156,916 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 139,235 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 127,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside worn (3.5.1i)

Oil leak leaks ()

exhaust back box deteriorated/corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn only (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 104,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,334 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2013 81,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,630 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,483 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,483 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,775 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,225 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,611 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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AO05 FSA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 FSA, 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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AO05 FSA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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