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AU05 RUJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,703 mi
Last recorded104,703 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 104,703 miles

All 4 steel road wheels badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light unit lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axel has all over corrosion

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively All over corrosion (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 104,686 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification Not fully located in the hub (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 steel road wheels badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension mount rough in operation

Offside Rear Light unit lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axel has all over corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively All over corrosion (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,238 miles

both rear tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 7 Feb 2017 101,233 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,865 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2016 92,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,893 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,029 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,511 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,025 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 54,633 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,633 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine cover clips broken/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,570 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 33,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AU05 RUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AU05 RUJ, 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 AU05 RUJ registered?

AU05 RUJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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