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AU55 XVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,053 mi
Last recorded97,053 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 97,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 97,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,001 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front tyres worn/wearing edges of tread

offside rear brake shows signs of being hot but not binding at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2018 83,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front tyres worn/wearing edges of tread

offside rear brake shows signs of being hot but not binding at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,069 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 74,067 miles

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,009 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

exhaust poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,311 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 53,311 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,429 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 45,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,836 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,850 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,737 miles

Exhaust heatshield adrift

Rear brake discs scorn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,223 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 23,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All tyres are starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,620 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 XVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

AU55 XVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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