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AO55 EVX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,442 mi
Last recorded58,442 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 58,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 57,640 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,801 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 56,786 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 55,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,068 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,265 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 53,084 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 53,084 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,619 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 47,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,107 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 43,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened + noisy and part siezed (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,086 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 40,086 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,129 miles

both front outer cv gaiters slightly leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2015 38,129 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded through (7.1.1)

both front outer cv gaiters slightly leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,331 miles

resecured n/s/f outer cv gaiter.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,486 miles

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing.

slight leak of grease around o/s/f outer cv joint.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,768 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,658 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 EVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EVX, 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 EVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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