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AV55 VCX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,128 mi
Last recorded96,128 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,128 miles

diesel injector seal leaking combustable fumes

Fail 9 Jun 2017 96,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

diesel injector seal leaking combustable fumes

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,554 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 82,554 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 78,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2015 78,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 May 2014 68,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 58,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake requires adjustment

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 28 May 2013 58,728 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,773 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2011 47,932 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,955 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,053 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 36,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

AV55 VCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AV55 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 VCX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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