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AO55 NXY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,506 mi
Last recorded93,506 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 NXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,506 miles

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

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

underside has advancing corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2022 93,506 miles

Brake performance not tested because of leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside has advancing corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,526 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 89,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,176 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 86,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,765 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill is corroded

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,720 miles

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2017 73,720 miles

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

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2016 77,309 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,820 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 65,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,503 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 10 Jan 2013 55,504 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,079 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,427 miles

adjusted offside h/lamp aim (was toohigh)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,018 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,985 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 27,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NXY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NXY, 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 NXY registered?

AO55 NXY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AO55 NXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 NXY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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