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AX54 VPD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,671 mi
Last recorded140,671 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VPD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2015 140,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

FRont and rear brake discs in very poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 1 May 2014 119,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 108,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2013 108,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 6 Jun 2012 92,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,085 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,365 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 84,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,213 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,802 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 51,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VPD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VPD, 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 VPD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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