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CU05 AAV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,074 mi
Last recorded98,074 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 AAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 98,074 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 98,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 85,486 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 85,486 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 73,500 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 73,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,359 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,528 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,988 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,325 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 27,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CU05 AAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 CU05 AAV, 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 CU05 AAV registered?

CU05 AAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is CU05 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 AAV 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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