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AO05 LHR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,274 mi
Last recorded112,274 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LHR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,091 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 110,090 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,249 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 101,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 90,025 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre perished/cracked

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2018 89,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre perished/cracked

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,411 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,426 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,286 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,415 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack between tread blocks

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge & starting to crack between tread blocks

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,355 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,164 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 55,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 47,544 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,229 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 41,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,641 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 28,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 28,737 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 LHR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LHR, 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 LHR registered?

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

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