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AO54 PBV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,564 mi
Last recorded97,564 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 PBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 97,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front coil springs/shocks and rear axle/shocks corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack/pipework (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s rear cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 97,564 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill holed in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s splt (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front coil springs/shocks and rear axle/shocks corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack/pipework (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s rear cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 96,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s rear cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s head light image starting to blur

rear axle and shocks corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 96,169 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s rear cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s head light image starting to blur

rear axle and shocks corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 94,931 miles

Steering box has seepage rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle front bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2020 93,744 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil steering rack leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in top of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 92,218 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS Steering leak from pipes/rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 92,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS Steering leak from pipes/rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,293 miles

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion under thumb pressure.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 85,184 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion under thumb pressure.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,615 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 78,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Fail 18 Feb 2014 57,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer strap broken

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,525 miles

front brake discs worn.

rear ehaust corroded, bracket deteriorated..

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and deteriorated.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,652 miles

rear silencer clamp corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,125 miles

front brake discs worn..

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn not to excessive

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,037 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and wall starting to perish

rear indicator bulbs slightly faded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 9,697 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 9,697 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AO54 PBV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AO54 PBV, 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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AO54 PBV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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