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AO55 XLX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,321 mi
Last recorded127,321 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XLX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 127,321 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested as well (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts / also cant check seats ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,116 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 106,796 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres perrished

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,457 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,884 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf outer sill starting to corrode beneath underseal

nsr tyre wearing unevenly + perishing + nail in tread

osr tyre wearing + perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2013 68,741 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2012 57,249 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 48,358 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 40,090 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,231 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,206 miles

rear tyres perished

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 XLX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

AO55 XLX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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