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AO55 EVT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,155 mi
Last recorded143,155 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 143,155 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 143,155 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 137,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 131,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 127,228 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 124,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 124,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,003 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop breaking up

Nearside Rear bump stop breaking up

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 123,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop breaking up

Nearside Rear bump stop breaking up

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 118,369 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 115,413 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 98,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,203 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,955 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,142 miles

osf + rears perrishing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,338 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 EVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

AO55 EVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is AO55 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 EVT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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