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CA05 OBN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,634 mi
Last recorded122,634 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 122,634 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,362 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 112,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,030 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 102,030 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,939 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 91,939 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 83,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,323 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,257 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 75,257 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,970 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,231 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 53,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,266 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 44,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 33,212 miles

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 OBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

CA05 OBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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