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CA05 MOU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,236 mi
Last recorded123,236 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 MOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 123,236 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear outer sill corroded

nearside repeater faded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 123,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear outer sill corroded

nearside repeater faded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 116,469 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 109,174 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,417 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 102,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 102,375 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sills (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sills (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,005 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,352 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 86,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,532 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,810 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,488 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 63,488 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,590 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,477 miles

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

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

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 MOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MOU, 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 MOU registered?

CA05 MOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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