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AV05 CUW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,897 mi
Last recorded83,897 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,897 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 83,897 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,766 miles

Front n/s and o/s sills coroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust mount broken, System still supported. (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 65,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust mount broken, System still supported. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,500 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 22,500 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,981 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 43,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,480 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,587 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 30,772 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,258 miles

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 CUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CUW, 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 AV05 CUW registered?

AV05 CUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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