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CA05 XTB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,824 mi
Last recorded127,824 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 127,824 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 122,753 miles

Nearside Rear condition worn on inner edge tyre

Offside Rear condition rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2016 122,685 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear condition worn on inner edge tyre

Offside Rear condition rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2015 117,686 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

p/steering pump damp-no posotive leak

rear exhaust badly corroded

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Apr 2015 117,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

p/steering pump damp-no posotive leak

rear exhaust badly corroded

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 110,347 miles

front number plate starting to separate

spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Apr 2013 104,082 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 104,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 96,530 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 96,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 82,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,252 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Aug 2010 68,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,679 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,030 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 XTB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

CA05 XTB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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