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MK05 AVR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,346 mi
Last recorded150,346 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 AVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 150,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shocker covers split

corrosion to rear axle and suspension

handbrake lever travel

n/s front wishbone rear bush splitting

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and leaking

slight bind o/s rear hub

Fail 11 Feb 2020 150,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure on housing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake lever travel

corrosion to rear axle and suspension

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shocker covers split

n/s front wishbone rear bush splitting

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and leaking

slight bind o/s rear hub

Pass 13 Feb 2019 147,737 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 139,248 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 128,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 120,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear axle

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 17 Feb 2015 109,680 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear axle

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 14 Feb 2014 98,124 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,124 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 87,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 72,453 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,239 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,088 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,264 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,420 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 AVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AVR, 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 AVR registered?

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

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