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AX54 RWL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,305 mi
Last recorded126,305 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 RWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 126,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 118,092 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 118,092 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,860 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 105,859 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 tread inner shoulder and cracking on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Rear wiper blade split

exhaust to gearbox mounting bracket detached

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 15 Feb 2018 94,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0 tread inner shoulder and cracking on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Rear wiper blade split

exhaust to gearbox mounting bracket detached

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders and cracking slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust to gearbox mounting bracket detached

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

n/side wiper split

o/s/r sill damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Feb 2017 88,209 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders and cracking slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust to gearbox mounting bracket detached

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

n/side wiper split

o/s/r sill damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded

front no. plate damaged

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2016 83,326 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded

front no. plate damaged

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2015 78,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blown at manifold/cat

exhaust front pipe/cat corroded

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

n/side wiper blade split

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust blown at manifold/cat

exhaust front pipe/cat corroded

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

n/side wiper blade split

Fail 14 Feb 2014 74,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front no.plate slightly damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Feb 2013 69,194 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front no.plate slightly damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,706 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 37,471 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 28,344 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 RWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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