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AO55 NYC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,170 mi
Last recorded103,170 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 NYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 103,170 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 72,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,310 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 43,315 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 43,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,043 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,664 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 40,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,912 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,437 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,670 miles

All 4 tyre(s) perished

Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,362 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,699 miles

rear tyre(s) perished

Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,325 miles

Age cracking to both rear tyre side walls

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,889 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,360 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,509 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 NYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

AO55 NYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AO55 NYC safe to buy?

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