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AK05 XRN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,098 mi
Last recorded200,098 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XRN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 200,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 195,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 195,065 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 195,064 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 182,904 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 182,699 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 170,818 miles

both side repeaters discoloured

child seats fitted

chip(s) in windscreen

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2016 170,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine EMISSION TEST ABORTED (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both side repeaters discoloured

child seats fitted

chip(s) in windscreen

engine cover and under tray fitted

front discs lipped

front wipers split (effectiveness not tested)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 159,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 149,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 128,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,832 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XRN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 AK05 XRN, 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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AK05 XRN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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