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AV55 EGX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,085 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 94,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 86,822 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 86,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 81,551 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 81,551 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 77,755 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 77,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 75,494 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,871 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box support broken

Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,637 miles

Rear exhaust support strap rusted through

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Aug 2015 56,635 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear exhaust support strap rusted through

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,498 miles

exhaust rear box support broken

turbo heat shield broken

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,186 miles

exhaust rear box support broken

turbo heat sheld broken

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,531 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,764 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 45,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

grove mark on nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls also grove mark on nearside rear tyre outer wall

small cut in nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,972 miles

grove mark on nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls also grove mark on nearside rear tyre outer wall

small cut in nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,790 miles

Windscreen has a large crack outside swept area.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,091 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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AV55 EGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV55 EGX, 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 AV55 EGX registered?

AV55 EGX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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