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AV05 PFX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,139 mi
Last recorded105,139 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 PFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 105,139 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 105,137 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,748 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 98,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 92,873 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 92,873 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 82,154 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board leaking at manifold area (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,409 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,409 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,640 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2017 63,640 miles

Offside Rear 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 ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,956 miles

child seats fitted seat belts not fully checked

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mounting band broken off but system still supported

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded through and missing but system still supported

shallow cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,224 miles

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Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,035 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,762 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,525 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 PFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

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

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