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AO55 EWG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,396 mi
Last recorded203,396 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 203,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2017 203,396 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking pipes (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 185,367 miles

outer sills becoming corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack slight play inner joints

Fail 24 Mar 2016 185,367 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack slight play inner joints

Pass 24 Feb 2015 172,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 151,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 151,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 140,108 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 140,098 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 119,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 100,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,225 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,649 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 EWG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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