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AV05 HDZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,495 mi
Last recorded90,495 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 90,495 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,183 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 84,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,530 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 77,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,691 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 66,196 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 12 Apr 2013 54,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake cover missing

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,058 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake cover missing

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,117 miles

advise damage to offside rear light lense

advise discolouring to nearside rear indicater

Fail 18 Apr 2012 46,117 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise damage to offside rear light lense

advise discolouring to nearside rear indicater

Fail 18 Apr 2011 36,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,051 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,802 miles

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

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 HDZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HDZ, 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 HDZ registered?

AV05 HDZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AV05 HDZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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