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CA05 XDU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,371 mi
Last recorded106,371 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,371 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 106,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 99,991 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 99,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and badley scored-new brake pads have been fitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has surface cot to outer wall and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,316 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 90,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 76,457 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 76,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 66,614 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 64,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

noise on engine pulleys or belt

Pass 9 Jun 2012 49,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,516 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 31,398 miles

cuts in o/s n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,243 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,055 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 XDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XDU, 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 XDU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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