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AU55 XUT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,609 mi
Last recorded96,609 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XUT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 96,582 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,841 miles

Hand brake lever has high travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake return springs missing

SLIGHT under body corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2019 88,810 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge wear tyre starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Hand brake lever has high travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake return springs missing

SLIGHT under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear park brake return springs missing from calipers

Fail 9 Jul 2018 79,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear park brake return springs missing from calipers

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,972 miles

front and rear brake discs worn thin

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,533 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 45,553 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 43,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,994 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,835 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,776 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,444 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

Offside front tyre low tread

Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,706 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,328 miles

1: Body damage to N/S/R.

2: N/S/F Tyre is deteriorating.

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 XUT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

AU55 XUT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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