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AU05 RWN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,787 mi
Last recorded139,787 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 139,787 miles

EML/Engine fault message

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 139,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

EML/Engine fault message

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,774 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 135,722 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 124,226 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 123,812 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 103,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre lightly perished. clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 103,553 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill panel (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre lightly perished. clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 97,133 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,133 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Sep 2013 91,354 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 91,354 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,509 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,466 miles

n/s/r tyre down to 1.8mm of tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,935 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,668 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,192 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,164 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 RWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RWN, 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 RWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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