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AU55 XUP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,062 mi
Last recorded87,062 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XUP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 87,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Along chassis to rear where marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded though (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded though (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Nearside and offside brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside shock casings heavily corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer strap broken/ poor repair

Fail 23 May 2019 74,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer strap broken/ poor repair

Pass 30 May 2018 65,620 miles

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

Offside Front door check strap worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs scored

rear wiper blade split

tail exhaust has had a temporary repair to hanger

Fail 30 May 2018 65,620 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front door check strap worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs scored

rear wiper blade split

tail exhaust has had a temporary repair to hanger

Pass 24 May 2017 60,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Fail 12 May 2017 60,174 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,288 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,513 miles

1. Nearside and offside outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion. 2. Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,074 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,203 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,795 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 25,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,438 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 15,486 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 XUP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XUP, 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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AU55 XUP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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