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AO55 XLU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,113 mi
Last recorded117,113 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 117,113 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 117,092 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 112,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear light taped in

Fail 20 Mar 2020 112,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear light taped in

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 104,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 104,067 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,275 miles

slight under-body corrosion

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 85,959 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight damage to windscreen.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 85,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,997 miles

outer sill front ends slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,122 miles

1. Nearside outer sill becoming corroded. 2. Offside outer sill becoming corroded at front. 3. Slight damage to windscreen.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 74,110 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

1/ o/s outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion at front 2/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,192 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front windscreen chipped.

rear exhaust fouling on tow bar.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 61,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,292 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,376 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 51,376 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,471 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,659 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing on edges. nsr tyre has cuts in tread.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,532 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 XLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

AO55 XLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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