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AO55 EVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,768 mi
Last recorded149,768 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 149,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 145,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s off\s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 138,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 127,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s front off\s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n\s front off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 127,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s front off\s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n\s front off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 120,085 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,877 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 105,877 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,992 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 87,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,044 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 75,000 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,202 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,272 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,996 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 EVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EVW, 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 EVW registered?

AO55 EVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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