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AP05 PXG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,876 mi
Last recorded75,876 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 PXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,876 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 75,875 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section exhaust (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too low (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive very high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive very high (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light on

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 71,486 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 71,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,875 miles

offside rear sill damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2013 58,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,285 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,501 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 46,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,974 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 36,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,169 miles

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

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

nearside tyre runs close to wheel arch liner when in lock

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,682 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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AP05 PXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc 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 PXG, 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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AP05 PXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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