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AO05 VBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,191 mi
Last recorded163,191 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 163,191 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 162,131 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 138,426 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 99,311 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 70,686 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 68,181 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both sides (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,279 miles

side repeaters fading

undertray fitted

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,502 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 53,502 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 46,579 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroding

rear brake hoses slightly corroding

Pass 13 May 2014 42,248 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2014 42,248 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 38,973 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 35,174 miles

osr tyre wearing/perrishing

Pass 24 May 2011 31,394 miles

osf tyre cracking in tread

Fail 24 May 2011 31,394 miles

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

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

osf tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 May 2010 25,908 miles

all tyres have stone cuts to treads

Fail 19 May 2010 25,908 miles

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

all tyres have stone cuts to treads

Pass 7 May 2009 21,513 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,965 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 VBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

AO05 VBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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