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AY55 MOU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,197 mi
Last recorded170,197 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 MOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 170,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 167,710 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 167,708 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 157,894 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 157,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill severely corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,990 miles

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

O/S/F wheel bearing minor noise on rotation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 149,990 miles

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

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

O/S/F wheel bearing minor noise on rotation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 143,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front outer sill badly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 143,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front outer sill badly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 140,145 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY BUBBLY

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 140,110 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 122,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/sf outer sill bubbly and slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 110,434 miles

front discs and pads borderline.outer sills starting to corrode balljoint rubbers slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 100,596 miles

offside front outer sill starting to corrode. offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,055 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,970 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,029 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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AY55 MOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY55 MOU, 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 AY55 MOU registered?

AY55 MOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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