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AP05 CNU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,584 mi
Last recorded78,584 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,584 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 78,584 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,544 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 71,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 67,664 miles

near side outer sill is distorted.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is virtually bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side rear tyre perished.

rear metal mount/strap incomplete and not supporting the exhaust system.

steering rack inner arms show play.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 67,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail at the near side front tyre tread.

near side outer sill is distorted.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is virtually bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front headlamp aim not tested.

off side rear tyre perished.

rear metal mount/strap incomplete and not supporting the exhaust system.

steering rack inner arms show play.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 55,025 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,752 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 42,752 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,379 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,988 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AP05 CNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP05 CNU, 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 AP05 CNU registered?

AP05 CNU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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