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AP54 EFY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,075 mi
Last recorded135,075 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 EFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 135,075 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded all corners (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 135,075 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded all corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit, badly worn on edges and cracking (185/65r15 88h) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are getting low on the inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 128,258 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F and O/S/F (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres are getting low on the inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 122,275 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 122,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 114,098 miles

EML on

Fail 27 Jan 2017 114,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Pass 2 Feb 2016 106,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 2 Feb 2016 106,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,865 miles

car has a missfire when cold

Fail 10 Feb 2015 97,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car has a missfire when cold

centre exhaust brk corroded off of exhaust,but exhaust is ecure

Fail 10 Feb 2014 89,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension bump stops missing

rear suspension torsion bars starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension bump stops missing

rear suspension torsion bars starting to corrode

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,122 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)

engine light on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 71,925 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,501 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,125 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,699 miles

rear discs corroding on outer edges

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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AP54 EFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AP54 EFY, 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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AP54 EFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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