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AV05 CFE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,978 mi
Last recorded185,978 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 185,978 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 185,978 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 179,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 171,101 miles

Slight play detected in both front inner steering rack joints.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 171,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Support strap broken (7.1.1)

Slight play detected in both front inner steering rack joints.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 162,781 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 156,029 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration. Recommend replacement.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 145,343 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 136,261 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 124,456 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 109,678 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,092 miles

slight cut in near side rear tyre

slight cut in off side side rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

un able to test rear seat belts as all seats in rear of vechicle has been removed

Pass 29 Feb 2008 69,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

puncture at n/s/r

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 CFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV05 CFE, 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 CFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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