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AU05 UAD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,582 mi
Last recorded101,582 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 101,582 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 101,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,695 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 91,421 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,250 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,147 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 67,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,314 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 60,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,797 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 51,797 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,752 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,530 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyre depths getting low

rear wiper split

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 UAD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAD, 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 UAD registered?

AU05 UAD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is AU05 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 UAD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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