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AU55 XVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,270 mi
Last recorded164,270 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 164,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 119,264 miles

offside rear light loose

slight play in steering rack inner arms

Fail 28 Feb 2011 119,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear light loose

slight play in steering rack inner arms

Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,247 miles

slight movement in rear lamps

slight play to o/s steering

Fail 11 Mar 2010 85,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight movement in rear lamps

slight play to o/s steering

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,305 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 45,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,103 miles

1:O/S/F Tyre low on tread on inner edge.

2:N/S/F Tyre low on tread on outer edge.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 26,103 miles

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

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

1:O/S/F Tyre low on tread on inner edge.

2:N/S/F Tyre low on tread on outer edge.

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 XVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AU55 XVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU55 XVM registered?

AU55 XVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AU55 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 XVM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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