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AP54 RXM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,689 mi
Last recorded99,689 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 RXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 99,689 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders heavily * strong advise * (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders HEAVILY * strong ADVISE * (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 19 Sep 2019 92,722 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

engine water pump very noisey

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Sep 2018 88,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Fail 25 Sep 2018 88,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 4 Nov 2017 84,181 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 84,181 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,949 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly partly siezed (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 79,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly partly siezed (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 76,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,160 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Both sills soft

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

Nearside front tyre edge wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 73,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Both sills soft

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

Nearside front tyre edge wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,958 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 68,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2013 67,727 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 65,027 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 62,554 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,650 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,074 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,848 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,836 miles

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

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

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 RXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP54 RXM, 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 AP54 RXM registered?

AP54 RXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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