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AU55 XVX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,888 mi
Last recorded147,888 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 147,888 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 134,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 120,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 106,041 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 106,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 92,602 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,930 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 78,726 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,937 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 67,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,572 miles

osr indicator discoloured

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,995 miles

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

nsf tyre has cut to sidewall. all tyres have stone cuts to treads

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,891 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,250 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 XVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

AU55 XVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AU55 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 XVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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