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AX54 ORF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,299 mi
Last recorded165,299 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 ORF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 165,299 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear sill weqak and corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2020 165,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear sill weqak and corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2019 160,784 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 160,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 152,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 152,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 145,400 miles

slight wear in o/s front anti roll bar link

suspect front brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2017 145,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight wear in o/s front anti roll bar link

suspect front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2016 140,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 134,206 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,740 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine under tray slightly insecure

nearside mirror damage

Fail 29 Oct 2014 116,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine under tray slightly insecure

nearside mirror damage

Pass 10 Oct 2013 98,076 miles

rear wiper blade ends torn

turbo heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2013 98,075 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on both outer edges

rear wiper blade ends torn

turbo heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,349 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,638 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 63,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2010 48,043 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2010 48,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,406 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,054 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,822 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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AX54 ORF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ORF, 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 ORF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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