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AK05 XRT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,286 mi
Last recorded174,286 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XRT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 174,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 174,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Sill heavily corroded. Not within any prescribed areas

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 159,706 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

rack ends have slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2016 159,706 miles

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

rack ends have slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2015 145,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 145,351 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 130,267 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 115,784 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,341 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,533 miles

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

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

o/s rear hand brake lever dose not fully return

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,985 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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AK05 XRT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

AK05 XRT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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