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AO05 FXJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,549 mi
Last recorded63,549 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 63,549 miles

rear brake pipes surface rust

track rod end rubbers deteriated

Fail 18 Aug 2018 63,548 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded outer..n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear brake pipes surface rust

track rod end rubbers deteriated

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,402 miles

1x rear exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer tread + has a cut in outer tread

Fail 27 Jun 2017 60,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded + nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

1x rear exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer tread + has a cut in outer tread

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,106 miles

2x exhaust mountings broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 57,106 miles

2x exhaust mountings broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,904 miles

1x rear exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

offside front outer cv gator slightly loose on its housing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,816 miles

1x front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

Fail 16 Jun 2014 50,815 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

1x front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,381 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,751 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

offside + nearside front brake discs badly worn

offside + nearside rear tyres perishing with age

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

no spare wheel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,024 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside + near side rear tyres perishing with age

rear exhaust sillencer mounting broken

spare wheel loose in carrier

Fail 28 Jun 2010 34,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside + near side rear tyres perishing with age

rear exhaust sillencer mounting broken

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,483 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,680 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 FXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FXJ, 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 FXJ registered?

AO05 FXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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