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AO55 UGT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,652 mi
Last recorded104,652 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UGT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 104,652 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

fuel cap cover missing

Fail 13 May 2019 104,652 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 10 May 2018 92,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 82,903 miles

fuel cap cover missing

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 9 May 2017 82,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap cover missing

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,991 miles

Baby seat fitted to n/s/f seat .unable to check seat belts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 73,991 miles

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

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

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

Baby seat fitted to n/s/f seat .unable to check seat belts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 64,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 64,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2014 61,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,706 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 57,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,905 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 44,485 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,948 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,239 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 UGT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGT, 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 UGT registered?

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

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