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AO55 VXM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,957 mi
Last recorded98,957 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 98,957 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill becoming weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill becoming weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 23 Jan 2020 98,957 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rearmost bushes badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill becoming weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill becoming weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 91,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box to middle section (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 83,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box to middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,755 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 73,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,508 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Feb 2016 65,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,074 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 60,074 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2014 53,221 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,830 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR NO COMPLETE CHECK OF SEAT BELT

Fail 17 Apr 2013 47,830 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR NO COMPLETE CHECK OF SEAT BELT

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,634 miles

offside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

rear brakes noisey

Fail 15 Dec 2011 40,634 miles

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

offside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

rear brakes noisey

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,998 miles

nsf tyre damaged on sidewall( not to cords)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 24,779 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 23,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f trye side wall worn to min

n/s/r tyre side wall worn

o/s/r tyre side has cut in side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,700 miles

n/s/f trye side wall worn to min

n/s/r tyre side wall worn

o/s/r tyre side has cut in side wall

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 VXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

AO55 VXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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