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AU05 UAB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,918 mi
Last recorded78,918 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 UAB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,918 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 78,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracks in tyre walls to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 77,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill rotted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre perished on outer wall

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,535 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,963 miles

exhaust downpipe mounting bracket cracked

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,770 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 55,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,670 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,565 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r bump stop is missing.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 40,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r bump stop is missing.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,037 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,888 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 32,883 miles

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

fuel pipe under floor insecure. (refitted)

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 UAB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

AU05 UAB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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