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AV05 LCO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,955 mi
Last recorded211,955 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 211,955 miles

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 21 Nov 2020 211,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 17 May 2019 204,127 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2019 204,126 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does't latch (7.1.2 (d))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2018 194,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 May 2018 194,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2017 182,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 May 2017 182,856 miles

Fuel system component leaking Appears to be fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2016 166,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 166,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 147,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front sills has a corroded hole but not a prescribed area

water leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 127,196 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 127,186 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 127,186 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 114,199 miles

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

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 14 Mar 2013 114,199 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,055 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 85,897 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,392 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,454 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 LCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LCO, 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 LCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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