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AO55 GWJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,061 mi
Last recorded167,061 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 GWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 167,061 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2022 155,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant fan noisy

Fail 15 Aug 2022 155,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant fan noisy

Pass 16 Aug 2021 144,865 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 144,865 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 136,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 128,188 miles

rear tyres close to limit and perished

Pass 8 Aug 2018 124,915 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,998 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,153 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,164 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,830 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,737 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,788 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,111 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,471 miles

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

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 GWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

AO55 GWJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is AO55 GWJ safe to buy?

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