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AO55 WPW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,898 mi
Last recorded111,898 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 111,898 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 111,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 107,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 104,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger(s) stowed away during time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2021 100,993 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,698 miles

advise rear exhaust bracket rotton

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,370 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,328 miles

advise front brake pads low

advise slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,183 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint trackrod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 25,015 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 21,154 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 16,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 16,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 13,221 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 10,820 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 8,612 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 WPW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

AO55 WPW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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