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PE05 AOV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,654 mi
Last recorded88,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AOV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 88,654 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 88,654 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,927 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,543 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 65,329 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,162 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 59,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,626 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,376 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,771 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brakes noisy

Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,984 miles

rear brakes noisy

rear tyres perished and cracking

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,047 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres deteriorated

slight binding o/s rear brake

Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,570 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 21,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,239 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 9,829 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 AOV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AOV, 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 AOV registered?

PE05 AOV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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