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CF05 AEP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,009 mi
Last recorded78,009 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 AEP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 78,007 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 76,251 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 76,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 75,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,804 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 74,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread stating to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to perish and close to tread limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 74,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread stating to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to perish and close to tread limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,526 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 21 Mar 2019 72,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,950 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers side mirror casing damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,273 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated / cracked

offside rear tyre deteriorated / cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2015 52,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated / cracked

offside rear tyre deteriorated / cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,020 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 45,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,164 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 24,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CF05 AEP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CF05 AEP, 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 CF05 AEP registered?

CF05 AEP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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The MOT history for CF05 AEP shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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