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AD05 GUW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,540 mi
Last recorded97,540 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 GUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,540 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 97,540 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 82,802 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertray

Fail 12 May 2017 82,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertray

Pass 26 May 2016 74,449 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 67,158 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2015 67,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 60,573 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 60,410 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2013 53,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,307 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,272 miles

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 28,964 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 23,215 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2008 17,267 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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AD05 GUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AD05 GUW, 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 AD05 GUW registered?

AD05 GUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is AD05 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 GUW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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