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AV55 VRM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,975 mi
Last recorded71,975 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VRM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 71,975 miles

front arm bushes in poor condition ,, allowing arms to move about

Fail 8 Nov 2021 71,975 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both / lens (4.1.2 (c))

front arm bushes in poor condition ,, allowing arms to move about

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,049 miles

Offside headlamp in poor condition

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 11 Nov 2020 70,046 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rear and centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp in poor condition

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 Nov 2019 67,579 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 67,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 67,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,670 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,834 miles

front sills weak

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s mirror taped

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S mirror damamge no view to rear

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,747 miles

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,883 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 35,883 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,465 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,034 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,150 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 21,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,100 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 VRM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

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

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