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AO05 FXP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

143,534 mi
Last recorded143,534 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FXP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 143,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 141,670 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 135,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 127,270 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 120,727 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 113,483 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 113,483 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 113,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,768 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,373 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 78,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,026 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,434 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 62,434 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,079 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,825 miles

both front outer sills corroding beneath underseal

both front tyres perishing

Fail 27 Mar 2013 54,825 miles

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

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

both front outer sills corroding beneath underseal

both front tyres perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,780 miles

2 rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Apr 2012 50,780 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

2 rear tyres perished

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,097 miles

Both Rear tyres perished in tread and side walls

Slight binding to off side rear brake

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,377 miles

advised rear disc slight corrosion

advised rear tyres cracking sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2010 43,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advised rear disc slight corrosion

advised rear tyres cracking sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,789 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,035 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 FXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

AO05 FXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AO05 FXP safe to buy?

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