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AU05 TZC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,109 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 100,108 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,077 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 82,001 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,627 miles

both front tyres have inner edge wear

n/s/r tyre has cracking but not to cords

Fail 12 Jun 2015 76,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have inner edge wear

n/s/r tyre has cracking but not to cords

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,419 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,773 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,740 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,033 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,405 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 22,136 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre outer wall damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

unable to fully test N/S/R seat belt as door will not open

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 TZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

AU05 TZC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AU05 TZC safe to buy?

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