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AD54 MTE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,805 mi
Last recorded180,805 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 MTE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 180,805 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery light illuminated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 170,931 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

washers very weak only just supply enough water.

Fail 13 Aug 2019 170,931 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

washers very weak only just supply enough water.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 163,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 158,451 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 158,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 154,842 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread 185/65/15

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 154,842 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread 185/65/15

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 146,993 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 139,080 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 127,794 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 118,185 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,227 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 92,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 75,356 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,687 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 MTE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD54 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

AD54 MTE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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