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CA05 UCP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UCP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 84,891 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,933 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 73,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,881 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 49,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf tyre wear inner outer edge

steering rack gator wet no leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,230 miles

osf tyre wear inner outer edge

steering rack gator wet no leaks

Fail 28 Jun 2011 48,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,537 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,526 miles

n/s/f n/s/r tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,115 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UCP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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