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CA05 CBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,467 mi
Last recorded59,467 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 CBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 59,467 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 59,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 58,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,440 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 55,437 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 51,905 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,325 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box corroded and has a slight blow

Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,246 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,753 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,749 miles

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 36,735 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,844 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 33,844 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,586 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,519 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,658 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 12,677 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 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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