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AV05 NYS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,873 mi
Last recorded138,873 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 138,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill repair poor quality

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber bush perished

Pass 3 Mar 2020 129,424 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,171 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust support strap insecure.(corroded away)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 103,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust support strap insecure.(corroded away)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,407 miles

Exhaust silencer strap broken but system supported

Front brake pads wearing thin and brake discs corroded

Rear tyres worn close to legal limits on outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,984 miles

Rear exhaust silencer strap broken but exhaust system still supported

Rear wiper blade split /rubber missing

Fail 23 Feb 2016 75,984 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer strap broken but exhaust system still supported

Rear wiper blade split /rubber missing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,154 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 60,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,868 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,346 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 21,345 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

p a s level getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,292 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,615 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 NYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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