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AO55 JMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,745 mi
Last recorded116,745 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 JMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 116,745 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Corrosion to exhaust system plus small blow from rear box

Corrosion to rear suspension

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both sides (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2017 111,011 miles

Advanced corrosion to both rear brake hoses ferrule ends

Corrosion to parts of suspension

Part of dash lighting notworking

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,766 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges,no visible tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

Tyres appear under-inflated

Fail 30 Jul 2016 104,766 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges,no visible tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly distorted (4.1.E.1)

Tyres appear under-inflated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,548 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 94,708 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 94,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 89,254 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 89,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 83,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,891 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2012 78,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 63,392 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,392 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 50,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,795 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 34,795 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/r slight brake bind

o/s/r tyre perrished

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 JMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 JMV, 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 JMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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