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AV55 EHE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,911 mi
Last recorded61,911 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EHE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated.

Spare tyre defective exposing cords ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 61,898 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated.

Spare tyre defective exposing cords ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,671 miles

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

Spare tyre defective large cracks in tread possible deep enough to cords ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 59,657 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective large cracks in tread possible deep enough to cords ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 54,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear to front brake pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage and seep from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 20 Sep 2018 54,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear to front brake pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure replaced clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage and seep from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,781 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 12 Sep 2016 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,683 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Sep 2015 41,683 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,762 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 37,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,250 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,293 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,982 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,910 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,907 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 EHE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc 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 AV55 EHE, 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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AV55 EHE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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