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AU05 RVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,816 mi
Last recorded118,816 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2024 118,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 109,148 miles

Front Coolant leak expansion bottle empty ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 109,135 miles

Front Body panel insecure bonnet panel/grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak expansion bottle empty ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 98,802 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 98,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 91,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall slight lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,786 miles

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

spare tyre low on psi /bar

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,677 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective low on psi ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,315 miles

body damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,685 miles

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

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

osr tyre wall damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,042 miles

front wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2015 73,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,678 miles

nearside front tyre edgeware

offside front tyre edgeware

wipers smeer

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,815 miles

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

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

ns number plate lamp dim

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,083 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 42,083 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,557 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 RVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

AU05 RVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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