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AF05LXS
2005 CITROEN XSARA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration AF05LXS
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model XSARA
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
17
Passes
4
Failures
80.95%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
14 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 154,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Engine rough (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,904 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi area (6.1.2 (a))
8 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,660 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamp area (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,126 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
14 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,314 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,644 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020 16 Jun 20263 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,644 MI
16 Jun 202613 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,475 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,706 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,194 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2017 16 Jun 202629 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,026 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2016 16 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,980 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016 16 Jun 20265 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,817 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2015 16 Jun 20266 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,822 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,325 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2013 16 Jun 202625 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,288 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012 16 Jun 202620 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
29 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,792 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011 16 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,925 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2010 16 Jun 202623 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,919 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
23 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 20,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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AF05LXS was registered on 2005-03-01
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