CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA05 MMV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,661 mi
Last recorded137,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 137,661 miles

Front fog lamp not woring

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall weak/cuts

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 137,613 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inscure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front fog lamp not woring

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall weak/cuts

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 100,369 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.1mm ( legal limit is 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 100,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.2 mm and wearing on outer edge.(legal limit is 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.1mm ( legal limit is 1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 97,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 92,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,928 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 86,928 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,297 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 71,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,564 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,838 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,621 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 25,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

service light on

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

service light on

Pass 21 May 2008 8,953 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA05 MMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA05 MMV?

You can check the full history of CA05 MMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA05 MMV registered?

CA05 MMV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is CA05 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 MMV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA05 MMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA05 MMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.