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AV05 NYB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,730 mi
Last recorded148,730 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 148,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 142,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake low effort 17%

Pass 30 Mar 2015 134,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 107,426 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,094 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,616 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,616 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 48,834 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 48,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,219 miles

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

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

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 NYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NYB, 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 NYB registered?

AV05 NYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is AV05 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 NYB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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