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AV55 HFS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,302 mi
Last recorded167,302 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2018 167,302 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2018 167,302 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 127,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,343 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 77,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,378 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,189 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,507 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,872 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,392 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,537 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,285 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 HFS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV55 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

AV55 HFS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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