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MK05 AUV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,912 mi
Last recorded79,912 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 AUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,912 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust clamp/mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Visual check ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to test rear seats/belts at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2023 79,912 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust clamp/mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Visual check ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to test rear seats/belts at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2022 72,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,288 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,155 miles

corrosion felt on both outer sills, not yet perforated.

Fail 3 Mar 2020 55,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyres splitting due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyres splitting due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion felt on both outer sills, not yet perforated.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,970 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,382 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,631 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,141 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,527 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 39,524 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,708 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 35,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,306 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 32,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,252 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,815 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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MK05 AUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AUV, 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 AUV registered?

MK05 AUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MK05 AUV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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