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AO05 FXA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,288 mi
Last recorded105,288 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 105,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear outer sil corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear outer sil corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

unable to see brake pads through wheels

Pass 26 Feb 2021 102,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,690 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 101,690 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 101,657 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front upper strut bearing noisy

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 100,644 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 100,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,515 miles

Nearside Front tyre perish in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake pipe bent

Offside Rear tyre perish outer sidewall

smoke from exhaust

vibration from engine

Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,840 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre wear inner edges

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2017 97,840 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre wear inner edges

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,032 miles

Offside Front side repeater faded

Offside Rear brake bleed nipple trace of fliid

Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,144 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,511 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 81,511 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,561 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 71,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,976 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,171 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 50,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 40,157 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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,157 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,329 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,236 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 FXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AO05 FXA, 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 AO05 FXA registered?

AO05 FXA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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