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AV05 PCF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,241 mi
Last recorded84,241 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 PCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlight lens deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 77,413 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,874 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,484 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 61,618 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 61,618 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,202 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,957 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,638 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,940 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,719 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 52,023 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,555 miles

nearside rear tyre low

Fail 26 Oct 2011 49,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,168 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,904 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre getting low on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,536 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 PCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PCF, 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 PCF registered?

AV05 PCF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AV05 PCF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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