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MK05 AUY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,680 mi
Last recorded84,680 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 AUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,680 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe area (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

under cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2016 75,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

under cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe area (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check light illuminated

nearside rear outer tyre wall perishing

Fail 13 Jan 2015 67,278 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check light illuminated

nearside rear outer tyre wall perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 9 Jan 2014 56,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,266 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 47,266 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2012 42,317 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 37,299 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,547 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 31,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 6 Feb 2009 22,350 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,256 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 AUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK05 AUY, 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 AUY registered?

MK05 AUY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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