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AD54 MRU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,998 mi
Last recorded84,998 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 MRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 84,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 81,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

hand brake travel high

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,501 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 75,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,277 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe bracket corroded off, fairly secure (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 67,277 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe bracket corroded off, fairly secure (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 60,935 miles

Both front outer sills corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,510 miles

exhaust system corroded throughout

front sub frame and wishbones have corrosion

rear axle/sub frame has corrosion

rear brake discs have some corrosion to their surfaces

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,061 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 48,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,046 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 48,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 44,089 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2014 41,139 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating.

Offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 41,139 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating.

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,408 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking between tread.

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking between tread.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 37,408 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking between tread.

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

Offside rear tyre cracking between tread.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,158 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,948 miles

both rear disc faces deteriorating

Fail 2 Feb 2011 31,948 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,952 miles

O/S/F foglamp glass broken

Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,641 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,413 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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AD54 MRU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AD54 MRU, 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 AD54 MRU registered?

AD54 MRU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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