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AU55 PBO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,172 mi
Last recorded165,172 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 PBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 165,172 miles

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

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

emission too clean

Fail 16 May 2016 165,172 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

emission too clean

Pass 15 Jun 2015 162,847 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 159,778 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 159,778 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 156,260 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 151,477 miles

nsf sill soft/corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 137,531 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 101,988 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 101,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 82,038 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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AU55 PBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU55 PBO, 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 AU55 PBO registered?

AU55 PBO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AU55 PBO safe to buy?

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