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AV05 VGC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,304 mi
Last recorded105,304 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VGC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 105,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,293 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 85,293 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,210 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 72,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,671 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 57,669 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 2,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 375,990 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 375,980 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working o.s and n.s (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 345,816 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 345,816 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 321,734 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2014 321,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 295,082 miles

Front brake pads are worn thin

Fail 19 Mar 2013 294,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake pads are worn thin

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 268,196 miles

slight play o/s rack arm

Fail 3 Apr 2012 268,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s rack arm

Pass 4 Apr 2011 211,642 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 149,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 88,667 miles

oil leak - probably gear oil.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,683 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 VGC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

AV05 VGC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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