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CF05 AVK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,461 mi
Last recorded138,461 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 AVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 138,461 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 138,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 121,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 121,948 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,070 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 106,070 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,238 miles

2 rear seats taken out of car

dent in driver side wing

driver door mirror slightly loose

Fail 17 Sep 2014 95,238 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

2 rear seats taken out of car

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dent in driver side wing

driver door mirror slightly loose

Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,226 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 68,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,418 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 54,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,792 miles

dent in o/s/f wing

only 2 pass side seats in car

Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,864 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,965 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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CF05 AVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CF05 AVK, 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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CF05 AVK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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