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AV05 NYM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,490 mi
Last recorded106,490 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 106,490 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,490 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 96,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,652 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 86,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,909 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 80,544 miles

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

Rear exhaust box bracket brocken but exhaust is still secure

offside rear tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,544 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket brocken but exhaust is still secure

offside rear tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,346 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 74,140 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,571 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,371 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 62,363 miles

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

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 NYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NYM, 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 NYM registered?

AV05 NYM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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