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FT54 AJO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,473 mi
Last recorded77,473 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT54 AJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 77,473 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 77,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 69,483 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front broken

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,354 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 60,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,554 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 56,554 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,666 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,223 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 52,223 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,055 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 51,055 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2013 49,545 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,747 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 40,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,663 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 35,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 28,356 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2008 20,501 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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FT54 AJO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT54 AJO, 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 FT54 AJO registered?

FT54 AJO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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