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AY05 MGZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2015 99,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,059 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,507 miles

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 90,507 miles

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 80,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and offside rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and offside rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Service due light on

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,784 miles

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

Both rears and spare tyre dot code 2005

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil filler cap loose

Service due light on

Spare tyre defective

Spare tyre sidewall cords exposed (perished)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,276 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,716 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,042 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 18,302 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,761 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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AY05 MGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY05 MGZ, 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 AY05 MGZ registered?

AY05 MGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is AY05 MGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 MGZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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