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AV05 VGA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,586 mi
Last recorded38,586 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VGA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,586 miles

both front tyres perished on side walls

both offside and nearside rear outer sills dented

Fail 20 Apr 2017 38,586 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

both front tyres perished on side walls

both offside and nearside rear outer sills dented

Pass 3 May 2016 37,027 miles

offside rear sill dented

temporary repair to rear exhaust mount

Fail 3 May 2016 37,027 miles

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

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

offside rear sill dented

temporary repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,109 miles

offside rear sill dented

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,135 miles

offside rear sill dented

Fail 15 Apr 2014 33,135 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside rear sill dented

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,666 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear sill dented

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,921 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

offside rear sill dented

temporary repair to rear exhaust mount

Fail 23 Apr 2012 26,921 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear sill dented

Pass 6 May 2011 24,512 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,559 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,727 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,657 miles

non load bearing area at rear of o/s outer sill damaged

shallow cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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 VGA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

AV05 VGA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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