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AO55 XKE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,617 mi
Last recorded140,617 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 140,617 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Bulb Out

Fail 5 Sep 2022 140,610 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Bulb Out

Pass 7 Sep 2021 128,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,305 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 117,284 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill plate not fully welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 112,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front tyres have slight wear on edges

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (tread 2mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 112,061 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front tyres have slight wear on edges

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (tread 2mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,855 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 93,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 80,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,363 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,363 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr side wall cracked/perrished

Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,802 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,050 miles

osr tyre perrished

Fail 24 Oct 2011 51,050 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

osr tyre perrished

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,354 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 44,354 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,377 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,517 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 XKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

AO55 XKE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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