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AK05 XRL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,315 mi
Last recorded140,315 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 140,315 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 137,540 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 110,929 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 97,602 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 97,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 78,898 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 64,332 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 47,392 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,110 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,245 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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AK05 XRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK05 XRL, 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 AK05 XRL registered?

AK05 XRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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