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AV05 NYT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,515 mi
Last recorded98,515 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 98,515 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019 98,515 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 94,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill panel corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 94,383 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 88,339 miles

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 23 May 2017 88,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 26 May 2016 82,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 23 May 2016 82,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Jul 2015 77,854 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on edges

play in drivers seat

Fail 23 Jul 2015 77,854 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on edges

play in drivers seat

Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,240 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

both outer front sills corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,749 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 63,749 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,787 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,787 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,298 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 35,429 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,429 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,158 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,832 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 NYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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