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AO05 ONS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,196 mi
Last recorded99,196 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ONS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,196 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 21 Mar 2018 99,196 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,673 miles

Front Both outer sills corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 15 Mar 2017 94,673 miles

Front Both outer sills corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,308 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 85,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills are blistering and weak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,448 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2014 69,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 62,204 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 55,141 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 36,777 miles

front tyres very poor condition

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 14 May 2009 29,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,449 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 ONS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

AO05 ONS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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