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CA05 MLU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,269 mi
Last recorded148,269 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 148,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 148,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 142,502 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 137,207 miles

front brakes slightly unbalanced

nearside front brake pads very low ,close to wear bar

rear exhaust box mounting strap corroded and starting to split

Fail 19 Oct 2018 137,207 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brakes slightly unbalanced

nearside front brake pads very low ,close to wear bar

rear exhaust box mounting strap corroded and starting to split

Pass 17 Oct 2017 132,265 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 127,495 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 111,910 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 111,910 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 99,035 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 99,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,179 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 15,098 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2012 15,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2011 60,249 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,657 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 MLU 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 72.2%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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