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AX05 AMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,651 mi
Last recorded164,651 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 AMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 164,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 164,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 135,623 miles

nearside front outer cv boot deteriated weaping grease

nearside front tyre on legal limit outer edge

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

offside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2013 120,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 111,943 miles

exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

slight play in o/s/f trackrod end

stonechip to n/s of windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,133 miles

N/s/r tyre 3mm (185-65-15)

N/s/f tyre 2mm/inside edge close to cords.

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

O/s/f tyre 3mm/ wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 96,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2010 96,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 88,999 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 88,988 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc's worn

Front number plate damaged

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate is cracked.

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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AX05 AMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AX05 AMV, 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 AX05 AMV registered?

AX05 AMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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