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AO55 KXJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,675 mi
Last recorded120,675 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,675 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing but not effecting emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 120,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing but not effecting emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 111,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill becoming corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Outer sill becoming corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and has cut but not resulting in cords being exposed

engine management light on

Fail 24 Aug 2017 111,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour due to broken light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer sill becoming corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Outer sill becoming corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and has cut but not resulting in cords being exposed

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2015 99,089 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 99,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,864 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,360 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 80,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 5 Nov 2010 64,287 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,790 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 55,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,204 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KXJ, 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 KXJ registered?

AO55 KXJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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