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AU05 RVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,971 mi
Last recorded75,971 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,971 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 75,871 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,858 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 65,858 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,495 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 57,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT AND VERY CRACK ON INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit and bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,278 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,724 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,868 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 6,090 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 3,739 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 3,252 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 2,638 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 RVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

AU05 RVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AU05 RVV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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