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AV55 XFU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,391 mi
Last recorded108,391 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,438 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,286 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,145 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished on the outer sidewalls.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,906 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2011 41,906 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,565 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,887 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,333 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 XFU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

AV55 XFU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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