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AD05 TCJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,295 mi
Last recorded128,295 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 TCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 128,295 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

N/S rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 120,250 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,681 miles

Bodywork damaged.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,355 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate.

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Rear exhaust box and clamp in poor condition.

Tailgate damaged.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,070 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 96,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 88,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,811 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,044 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 63,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,467 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,944 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre wear on inside edge of tread close to legal

Fail 3 Jul 2008 40,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre wear on inside edge of tread close to legal

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 TCJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD05 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

AD05 TCJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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