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AO05 FXL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,056 mi
Last recorded99,056 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,056 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,989 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,254 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,080 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both ends (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both lower bars (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

offside front fog lamp lens broken

offside rear fog lamp lens temporarily repaired (not showing white light)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 76,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

offside front fog lamp lens broken

offside rear fog lamp lens temporarily repaired (not showing white light)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,605 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 73,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear service brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,016 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,422 miles

front brake discs corroding and wearing thin

o/s/f brake binding

rear wiperblade split

Fail 17 Mar 2011 50,422 miles

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

front brake discs corroding and wearing thin

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f tyre punctured-nail in very edge of tread

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

rear brake discs very badly corroded

rear wiperblade split

Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,557 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear and osf discs heavily corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,265 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,471 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 24,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 FXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

AO05 FXL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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