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CF05 AVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,246 mi
Last recorded120,246 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 AVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,246 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

EXHAUST LEAK MANIFOLD AREA?

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

TYRES-N/S/F+N/S/R EDGE WORN.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 120,246 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

EXHAUST LEAK MANIFOLD AREA?

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

TYRES-N/S/F+N/S/R EDGE WORN.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 112,848 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 92,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,755 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,703 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 74,677 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 66,839 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,886 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 50,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,100 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,555 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 33,555 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 AVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AVV, 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 CF05 AVV registered?

CF05 AVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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