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AF07 RUA

2007 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,897 mi
Last recorded119,897 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen Xsara69,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 RUA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 119,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,909 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,103 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack or unions into rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 81,467 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack or unions into rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,108 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 73,894 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 73,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 58,592 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 58,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 49,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 45,477 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 45,477 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 39,178 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AF07 RUA is a 2007 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 69,285 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 AF07 RUA, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF07 RUA is a 2007 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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