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AO55 EOU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,000 mi
Last recorded29,000 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 29,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 28,902 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 28,900 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 28,461 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 27,438 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 26,757 miles

both rear inner sills weak

Pass 7 Sep 2020 25,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,903 miles

rear exhaust support corroded through

Fail 6 Sep 2019 24,903 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

rear exhaust support corroded through

Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,685 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 22,717 miles

Rear tyres cracked between tread blocks

Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,456 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,188 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 15,692 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Sep 2014 15,692 miles

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

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

All tyres perished.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,630 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 7,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 5,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 4,188 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 2,952 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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AO55 EOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO55 EOU, 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 AO55 EOU registered?

AO55 EOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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