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AV05 HDX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,795 mi
Last recorded117,795 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HDX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 117,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2020 117,792 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 109,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose to brake pipe support bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking from power steering pipes connection to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 109,482 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both track rod end boots insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose to brake pipe support bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking from power steering pipes connection to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 99,099 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 99,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,325 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 89,166 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking around rack area (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 76,346 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 76,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 63,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,792 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 46,618 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 41,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,819 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 30,568 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HDX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HDX, 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 HDX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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