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AO10 VRU

2010 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,139 mi
Last recorded114,139 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 114,139 miles

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))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 114,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 105,459 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 97,039 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front outer sill is corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 22 Jan 2024 97,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front outer sill is corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,401 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 91,400 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,105 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 85,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 80,166 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 20 Jan 2021 80,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear brakes noisy

Pass 19 Feb 2020 76,009 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 76,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,859 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 72,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,690 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,892 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,838 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,986 miles

body damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Apr 2014 34,986 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)

body damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,533 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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AO10 VRU is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 AO10 VRU, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO10 VRU registered?

AO10 VRU is a 2010 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is AO10 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO10 VRU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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