MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,467 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective below legal limit ()
n/s/r tyre got puncture
rear axle corroded
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective below legal limit ()
n/s/r tyre got puncture
rear axle corroded
Offside Front coil spring corroded
Offside Front wishbone arm rear bush starting too seperated
all flexis deteriaoted
both rear shocks corroded
front hubs corroded
front subframe corroded
oil leaks, but not excessive
rear axle corroded
spare tyre defective
Front both front hubs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Spare tyre defective worn outside edge ()
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside 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 Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn top boot insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front both front hubs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Spare tyre defective worn outside edge ()
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded
front brake discs slightly scored
front brake pads getting low
rear exhaust box corroded and has a slight blow
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CA05 CBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 CA05 CBU, 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 CBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2005.
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