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AX54 FLJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,857 mi
Last recorded132,857 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 FLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,857 miles

corrosion to outer sills

engine management light illuminated

undertray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Aug 2019 132,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to outer sills

engine management light illuminated

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads appear to be low but unable to measure

undertray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2018 125,015 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake pads appear to be worn low

Fail 19 Jul 2018 125,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,854 miles

engine management light illuminated

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link dust covers perished

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses perished

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 117,854 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light illuminated

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link dust covers perished

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses perished

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 106,540 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 97,143 miles

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 6 May 2015 97,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,502 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 84,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 74,593 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,727 miles

exhuast rear box silencer mounting clamp carroaded. nsr shockabsorber gaiter split

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,466 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,970 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 42,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,205 miles

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

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

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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AX54 FLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX54 FLJ, 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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AX54 FLJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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