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AV55 VCL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,039 mi
Last recorded186,039 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VCL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 186,039 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 165,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 148,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 129,833 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head lights only just making image in setter

both outer sils soft near previously welded area

Fail 13 Aug 2020 129,833 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head lights only just making image in setter

both outer sils soft near previously welded area

Pass 27 Aug 2019 115,946 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sil getting soft under light pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sil getting soft under light pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2019 115,933 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sil getting soft under light pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sil getting soft under light pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 108,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,225 miles

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode and go soft

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed just out of seat mounting prescribed area

Fail 1 Aug 2017 102,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp reflector adrift unable to ajust (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode and go soft

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed just out of seat mounting prescribed area

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and scrubbing on outer edges. 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 97,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working came on during test. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and scrubbing on outer edges. 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high replaced H4 bulb and adjusted to level. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low refitted bulb (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,803 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,127 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,105 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,449 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 72,449 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,396 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Covers missing for number plate bulbs

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 65,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Covers missing for number plate bulbs

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,766 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,098 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 VCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV55 VCL, 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 VCL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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