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AP54 RLV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,275 mi
Last recorded84,275 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 RLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 84,275 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2019 84,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,996 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 75,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 67,858 miles

Front springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on otter edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seatbelt

Fail 28 Feb 2017 67,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front springs corroded

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on otter edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seatbelt

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,807 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear preventing an inspection of an adult belt

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Nearside front tyre showing signs of sidewall damage

Rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes perished and splitting

Service reminder active

Spare tyre aged, perished and worn low

Fail 29 Feb 2016 61,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear preventing an inspection of an adult belt

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Nearside front tyre showing signs of sidewall damage

Rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes perished and splitting

Service reminder active

Spare tyre aged, perished and worn low

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,262 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn and splitting from the centre pins

Spare tyre aged and perished

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,983 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Offside front ABS ring gear in contact with the sensor/pick up

Repeaters faded slightly

Spare tyre aged, perished and worn low

Fail 6 Mar 2014 50,983 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Offside front ABS ring gear in contact with the sensor/pick up

Offside front tyre aged and badly perished

Repeaters faded slightly

Spare tyre aged, perished and worn low

Pass 8 May 2013 46,090 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,654 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,884 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 41,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 39,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise osr tyre splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,026 miles

advise osr tyre splitting

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,098 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,903 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 18,806 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 18,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AP54 RLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AP54 RLV, 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 AP54 RLV registered?

AP54 RLV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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