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PE05 AOT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,591 mi
Last recorded64,591 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AOT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 64,591 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 64,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 62,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 62,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,955 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 61,103 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 61,100 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2020 60,076 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,544 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 58,544 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer strap loose - secured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 56,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,683 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,846 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 49,846 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 47,446 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,067 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,675 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,563 miles

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

front brake pads are getting low

o/s/f tyre is starting to crack up on tread

Fail 1 Oct 2012 36,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake pads are getting low

o/s/f tyre is starting to crack up on tread

Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,379 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 31,379 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,616 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,232 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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PE05 AOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PE05 AOT, 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 PE05 AOT registered?

PE05 AOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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