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CA05 CDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,605 mi
Last recorded128,605 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 CDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 128,605 miles

Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced ns sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced os sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 94,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s sills corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 94,453 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s sills corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 84,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,914 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,914 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 70,865 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 67,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 67,311 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 63,347 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 63,347 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 60,144 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 25,700 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 21,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 May 2011 46,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2010 42,158 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,262 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,650 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 CDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CDU, 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 CDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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