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AV55 EHB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,349 mi
Last recorded83,349 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EHB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,349 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 83,349 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,513 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 71,469 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,100 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,874 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 49,958 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,300 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FRONT DISCS WORN

FRONT PADS LOW

SIDE WALLS OF TYRES WORN

SURFACE RUST ON EXHAUST

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,829 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,559 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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AV55 EHB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV55 EHB, 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 AV55 EHB registered?

AV55 EHB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is AV55 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 EHB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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