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CA05 FUB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,320 mi
Last recorded126,320 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 FUB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 126,320 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,869 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,486 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 106,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 102,493 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 97,706 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 97,701 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,585 miles

Front Outer sills weak

Front wiper blades

Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,585 miles

Front Outer sills weak

Front wiper blades

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,743 miles

indicators losing orange effect in general*

osf tyre worn*

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Fail 3 Nov 2015 87,743 miles

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

indicators losing orange effect in general*

osf tyre worn*

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,253 miles

shields on underbody,etc,restrict examination* rearaxle beam and rear brakehose ferrules corroded* front brake discs and brake pads worn* nsf tyre worn* acceptable windscreen chip* some indicators losing orange effect*

Fail 22 Oct 2013 58,163 miles

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

customer removed all clutter from vehicle before test* shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* acceptable chip outside zone a* indicators losing orange effect* front brake discs worn* headlamps a little indistinct and on aim limits*

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,163 miles

customer removed all clutter from vehicle before test* shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* acceptable chip outside zone a* indicators losing orange effect* front brake discs worn* headlamps a little indistinct and on aim limits*

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,532 miles

Rearexhaust and bracket very rusty.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,928 miles

headlamp aims on upper aim limit* shields on underbody restrict examination* various acceptable chips on windscreen* osr tyre worn and perished* rear axle beam corroded*

Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,617 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,693 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, rear tyres well worn.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,150 miles

wiper clearance just adequate, exhaust rusty in [places, slight wear on front brake disc faces.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,524 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 15,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 FUB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FUB, 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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What year was CA05 FUB registered?

CA05 FUB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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