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CA54 WVF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,499 mi
Last recorded97,499 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 WVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,499 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 97,441 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed and badly corroded and weakened (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed corroded and weakened (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 89,838 miles

Front 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)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 81,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2014 81,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,371 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 71,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,451 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 60,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 51,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,528 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,209 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 44,209 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,604 miles

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 18 Jan 2008 28,800 miles

n/s front tyre on legal limit and worn away on inner edge

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 WVF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WVF, 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 CA54 WVF registered?

CA54 WVF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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