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CA05 PXV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 PXV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,811 miles

play in offside front lower seat frame

suspect front brake pads worn low

Fail 17 Jun 2015 94,808 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

play in offside front lower seat frame

suspect front brake pads worn low

Pass 30 May 2014 87,017 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in drivers seat

spare tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 May 2014 87,017 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in drivers seat

spare tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,883 miles

slight movement offside seat runners

Pass 23 Jun 2012 68,760 miles

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

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

seat base has slight movement

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,630 miles

rear brake balance

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,381 miles

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

warp on o/s/f brake

Fail 23 Jun 2010 51,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

warp on o/s/f brake

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,013 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 32,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,066 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 PXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

CA05 PXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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