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CA05 XSX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,549 mi
Last recorded78,549 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,549 miles

o/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3/4mm - n/s/r tyre aprx 4mm

slight engine/gearbox oil leak O/S/F TYRE COME CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3MM !

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,726 miles

engine oil leak = handbrake near end of reserve travel = both rear tyres close to limit aprx 3mm and wear on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,578 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,155 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 58,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 48,680 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,190 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,628 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,709 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 XSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSX, 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 XSX registered?

CA05 XSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is CA05 XSX safe to buy?

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