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AU55 XVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,109 mi
Last recorded111,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,630 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 103,613 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,450 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 18 Jun 2013 91,450 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,148 miles

front tyres have minimal wear evident (inside edges)

offside front fog lamp trim missing

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

rear wiper blade split

turbo/exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front tyres have minimal wear evident (inside edges)

offside front fog lamp trim missing

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

park brake lever has excessive travel

rear wiper blade split

turbo/exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,262 miles

engine oil level low

front brake discs corroding

rear brake discs considerably corroded

rear tyres considerably deteriorated and worn close to legal limit

rear wiper blade split

turbo heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2011 66,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

front brake discs corroding

rear brake discs considerably corroded

rear tyres considerably deteriorated and worn close to legal limit

rear wiper blade split

turbo heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,742 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,772 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

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 XVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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