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AO55 UGB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UGB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,467 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded lower both sides (3.6.B.2c)

minor oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 67,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded lower both sides (3.6.B.2c)

minor oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,534 miles

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

tyres kuo

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,719 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 56,719 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,022 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,592 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 45,592 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,336 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 41,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,887 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,432 miles

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

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 UGB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

AO55 UGB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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