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AO55 VYF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,412 mi
Last recorded109,412 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 109,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear seats missing at time of test. seat belts not tested

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 109,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central to rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear seats missing at time of test. seat belts not tested

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 97,156 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 97,156 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 90,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 90,827 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,457 miles

child seats fitted n/s and o/s rear seats not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belts

Fail 26 Feb 2016 84,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted n/s and o/s rear seats not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belts

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,242 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 62,193 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,875 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front lower ball joint rubber gaiter split

Fail 7 Feb 2011 50,285 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front lower ball joint rubber gaiter split

Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,759 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 44,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,313 miles

1,CLTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING. 2,STONECHIP TO N/S OF WINDSCREEN. 3,SQUEEK FROM STEERING WHEN TURNING LOCK TO LOCK. 4,UNDERTRAY FITTED.

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 VYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VYF, 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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AO55 VYF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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