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CA05 WFP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

138,462 mi
Last recorded138,462 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 WFP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 138,462 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 138,460 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 129,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 120,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear seat belts not check compartment loaded

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Nov 2023 120,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective plus no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault ? (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear seat belts not check compartment loaded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Nov 2022 113,075 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,129 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 106,129 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excess play bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 99,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,968 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 89,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 84,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 84,654 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,149 miles

steering rack or pipes slightly leaking

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 5 Jun 2017 76,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering rack or pipes slightly leaking

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 11 May 2016 67,585 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2016 67,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs wearing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2015 61,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 55,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 55,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 53,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,399 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,670 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 45,629 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,827 miles

O/s rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,154 miles

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

Side wall on O/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,446 miles

child seats fitted n/s & o/s/r

Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,108 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,728 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 WFP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WFP, 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 WFP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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