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AV10 XEP

2010 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,393 mi
Last recorded123,393 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 XEP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 123,393 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 123,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all round tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 121,761 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack and pipes damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 119,982 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 118,244 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight weep from rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 116,030 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 116,030 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 109,914 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 109,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 103,765 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,770 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 97,770 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 88,030 miles

Nearside Front wing under shield insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2018 88,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Front wing under shield insecure

Offside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2017 79,058 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 61,069 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2015 46,769 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 32,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 17,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in o/s/f tyra side wall

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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AV10 XEP is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 AV10 XEP, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV10 XEP registered?

AV10 XEP is a 2010 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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