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AO55 XLS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,850 mi
Last recorded114,850 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XLS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 114,850 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,647 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 102,644 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,268 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 94,267 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,566 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,352 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 60,277 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres wide walls cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,671 miles

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

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 XLS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

AO55 XLS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is AO55 XLS safe to buy?

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