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CA54 WVB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,262 mi
Last recorded119,262 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 WVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 119,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 107,740 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 92,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake in need of slight adjust/repair.

Oil leak.(Oil filter/Oil filter housing)?

Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake in need of slight adjust/repair.

Oil leak.(Oil filter/Oil filter housing)?

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,278 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Jan 2014 82,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,819 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 67,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,659 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,209 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 60,207 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,561 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 48,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,116 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,232 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 40,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear lens cracked

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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CA54 WVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CA54 WVB, 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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CA54 WVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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