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MK05 AVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,270 mi
Last recorded101,270 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 AVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,270 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,759 miles

ADVISE cracking on both rear tyres

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 83,727 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ADVISE cracking on both rear tyres

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

unable to open tailgate, boot floor and associated items inspected by gaining entry via folding rear seats down.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 76,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 76,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 70,170 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 12 May 2011 70,168 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Boot lid does not open and did not obstruct inspection.

Front bumper insecure

Fail 7 May 2010 56,985 miles

Boot lock sticking slightly.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 56,985 miles

Boot lock sticking slightly.

Pass 15 May 2009 42,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 29,176 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 29,176 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 AVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AVW, 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 AVW registered?

MK05 AVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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