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AO05 LHM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,386 mi
Last recorded135,386 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LHM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 135,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

injector pump damp

Fail 6 Mar 2018 135,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

injector pump damp

Pass 28 Feb 2017 125,728 miles

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

front brake disks corroded on edges

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres on legal limit and rubber very thin on edges

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

rear exhaust silencer mounting broken

Fail 27 Feb 2017 125,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded supply pipe to o/s/r wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake disks corroded on edges

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres on legal limit and rubber very thin on edges

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

rear exhaust silencer mounting broken

Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,628 miles

fuel filter housing damp with fuel

n/s outer sill corroded and holed

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and o/s/f worn on inner edge

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

supply pipe to o/s/r wheel cylinder corroded (brake pipe)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,780 miles

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

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

clutch rubber missing

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts not tested due to child seats

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

supply pipe to o/s/r brake flexy slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 108,780 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

clutch rubber missing

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts not tested due to child seats

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

supply pipe to o/s/r brake flexy slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,626 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside

offside rear tyre wearing low on inside

Fail 26 Feb 2014 99,626 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside

offside front tyre wearing low on inside

Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,684 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 88,684 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 78,599 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn low on outside (shallow grooves)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outside

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,599 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outside (shallow grooves)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outside

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,324 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 11 Mar 2008 28,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2008 28,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LHM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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