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EG05 AVP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,208 mi
Last recorded95,208 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 AVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,208 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 95,203 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

has damage o/s and n/s

o/s mirror is taped on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,152 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage down o/s

o/s wing mirror taped up

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,999 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 56,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 50,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking poor condition.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 46,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking poor condition.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,258 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 40,116 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 29,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,754 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,472 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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EG05 AVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EG05 AVP, 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 EG05 AVP registered?

EG05 AVP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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