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MK05 AUU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,906 mi
Last recorded155,906 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 AUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 155,906 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 155,884 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To o/s/r hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 148,755 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 148,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 137,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 133,458 miles

Front brake imbalance on upper limit of 30 percent

Fail 31 Mar 2018 133,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill seat anchorage marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill seat anchorage marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake imbalance on upper limit of 30 percent

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 128,254 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 123,863 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 116,265 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 108,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,630 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,163 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 78,086 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,267 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,744 miles

Offside Front 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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MK05 AUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK05 AUU, 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 MK05 AUU registered?

MK05 AUU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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