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CA05 CAX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,074 mi
Last recorded103,074 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 CAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 103,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

rear axle corroded

rear torsion bar corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 103,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

rear axle corroded

rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 100,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 100,209 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended black button (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,150 miles

Front anti roll bar links slight play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded and torsion bars corroded

cv gaitors seaping grease

sills showing signs of corrosion reccommend more thourough inspection

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2021 95,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front anti roll bar links slight play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded and torsion bars corroded

cv gaitors seaping grease

sills showing signs of corrosion reccommend more thourough inspection

slight oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 92,693 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 92,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,641 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 88,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 472 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working poss pump (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,258 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 84,258 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,762 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 79,748 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking switch (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 76,436 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 115,468 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2015 115,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight leak from power steering pipe

Fail 25 Jan 2013 61,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,834 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,527 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,609 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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CA05 CAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA05 CAX, 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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CA05 CAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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