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AV05 CVB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,270 mi
Last recorded115,270 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,270 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 106,650 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,053 miles

nail in offside rear tyre and is worn to 2.0mm

Fail 15 Oct 2013 97,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in offside rear tyre and is worn to 2.0mm

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Oct 2012 85,817 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2011 75,352 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 63,594 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009
Fail 18 Nov 2009 51,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bellypan fitted

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,330 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

spare wheel in vehicle loose

Fail 28 Jan 2008 38,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

spare wheel in vehicle loose

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 CVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 CVB registered?

AV05 CVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AV05 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 CVB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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