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PE05 AFA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,911 mi
Last recorded104,911 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,911 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 104,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,260 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 92,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 92,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre scrubbing and cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,163 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,113 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 56,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,079 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,066 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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PE05 AFA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE05 AFA, 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 PE05 AFA registered?

PE05 AFA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is PE05 AFA safe to buy?

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