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AO55 EVD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,790 mi
Last recorded104,790 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2022 104,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm...185/65/15 88T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split...26" standard (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,444 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 98,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both main (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid discoloured

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,489 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 88,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 79,771 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 79,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,326 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 71,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 62,689 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 62,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,555 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,795 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,503 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,319 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,224 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,958 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 EVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO55 EVD, 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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AO55 EVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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