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AV05 KGO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,622 mi
Last recorded116,622 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 116,622 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 116,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 105,751 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 96,268 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 96,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 84,968 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 84,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,914 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 67,914 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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 KGO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

AV05 KGO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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