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AU05 RVF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

158,803 mi
Last recorded158,803 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 158,803 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 158,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 149,043 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken lenz

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 148,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken lenz

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 142,304 miles

Central Front heat shield loose over CAT

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 142,304 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front heat shield loose over CAT

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 137,248 miles

Rear exhaust silencer has small leak

Fail 9 Sep 2021 137,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer has small leak

Pass 28 Aug 2020 134,050 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,357 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Nsr ,osr, Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Pads low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog broken

Rear blade split

Fail 20 Sep 2019 131,356 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Nsr ,osr, Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Pads low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog broken

Rear blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2018 126,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 126,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 121,219 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 113,067 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 113,067 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,285 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 104,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,329 miles

small cut in offside tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,467 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,666 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,398 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 66,281 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,728 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 59,728 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,710 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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AU05 RVF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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