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AV05 CHD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,072 mi
Last recorded89,072 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CHD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,072 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 89,019 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,156 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front tyres excessive wear on edges

light scratches to windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2016 69,156 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front tyres excessive wear on edges

light scratches to windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2015 63,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml light on slight smell of fuel

front discs corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 63,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml light on slight smell of fuel

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres low tread on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2013 54,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,865 miles

both front tyres exessive wear on edges, advise replacement of o/s/f tyre

exhaust back box strap broken.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box mounting strap incomplete

unable to check front brakes, advise full brake check

Fail 19 Oct 2011 46,376 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust back box mounting strap incomplete

unable to check front brakes, advise full brake check

Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,390 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 42,364 miles

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

O/s/r tyre badly deteriated [cracked] advise replacement

Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,148 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,266 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,227 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 29,227 miles

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

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 CHD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CHD, 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 CHD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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