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CA05 GDV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 GDV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2020

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod to steering rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

spare wheel flat and tyre compound has severe cracks in tyre wall

Fail 1 May 2020 129,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod to steering rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

spare wheel flat and tyre compound has severe cracks in tyre wall

Pass 24 May 2018 108,016 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 108,015 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,675 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,564 miles

Different size tyres front and rear axles

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

n/s/r tyre wall slight cracking

offside outer sill showing signs of internal corrosion

rear wiper blade torn

slight play o/s/f inner steering joint

Fail 1 Jun 2016 81,564 miles

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

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

Different size tyres front and rear axles

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

n/s/r tyre wall slight cracking

rear wiper blade torn

slight play o/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 13 May 2015 74,342 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear wiper split

Pass 16 May 2014 68,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,601 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 54,290 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,425 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,803 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,422 miles

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

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 GDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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