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AV05 CCX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,684 mi
Last recorded154,684 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 154,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 154,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction SAT NAV (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 145,219 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Apr 2018 136,465 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 136,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective perishing and splitting. ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 117,401 miles

nearside front outer body sill is very weak.

offside front outer body sill is corroded.

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 117,401 miles

oil leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front outer body sill is very weak.

offside front outer body sill is corroded.

Pass 5 May 2015 109,642 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 109,642 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 101,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,298 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 90,249 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre,has slight damage in tread.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,361 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,802 miles

n/s/f tyre very close to wheel arch liner when on full lock,marks on liner due to contact at some time?

o/s/r brake sticking slighly

only just met smoke limits advise forte fuel treatment

spare tyre below limit advise replaceing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,991 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,991 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 36,453 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 36,453 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AV05 CCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV05 CCX, 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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AV05 CCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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