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AO05 OMZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,170 mi
Last recorded98,170 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 May 2023 98,170 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 82,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 77,599 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,008 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge, urgent attention required (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,161 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 36,023 miles

Power steering sensor damp

Pass 17 Feb 2015 32,118 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,898 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,763 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,111 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,858 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 OMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OMZ, 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 OMZ registered?

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

Is AO05 OMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 OMZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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