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AV05 HDK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,963 mi
Last recorded193,963 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HDK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 193,963 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 193,939 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 144,723 miles

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

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

Nearside indicator repeater lens missing

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 144,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside indicator repeater lens missing

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,765 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Nearside front tyre bald on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Jun 2014 123,537 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Nearside front tyre bald on outside edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,658 miles

both front outer sills soft

Pass 5 Jul 2012 101,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jul 2012 101,046 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,761 miles

*** 2 engine cover supports broken and the engine cover is rubbing on a coolant system bleed valve ***

*** rear exhaust mounting braket broken but exhaust still supported ***

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2011 90,761 miles

*** 2 engine cover supports broken and the engine cover is rubbing on a coolant system bleed valve ***

*** rear exhaust mounting braket broken but exhaust still supported ***

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

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 57,874 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,163 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 HDK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDK, 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 HDK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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