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AO55 EVL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,406 mi
Last recorded134,406 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 134,406 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 134,406 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 125,057 miles

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Rear shock bushes deteriorated

Rear shock dust covers deteriorated

Signs of corrosion in places

Slight play in inner rack arms

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 24 Nov 2020 124,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just before axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring heavily coated in grease (1.6 (e))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring heavily coated in grease (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 113,161 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring heavily coated in grease (1.6 (e))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring heavily coated in grease (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,208 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear belts ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear belts ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,224 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted belt not checked

Offside Rear child seat fitted belt not tested

Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,058 miles

Nearside Front sill slight rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,841 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,280 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 62,280 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,863 miles

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

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

osr tyre slighty perished

small chip outside zone a

Fail 11 Oct 2012 55,863 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

osr tyre slighty perished

small chip outside zone a

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,831 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 37,219 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,219 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,420 miles

child seat nsr

Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,689 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 EVL 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 70%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

AO55 EVL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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