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CF05 CHY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,133 mi
Last recorded88,133 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 CHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise surface corrosion to rear beam

Fail 17 Feb 2015 88,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise surface corrosion to rear beam

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise osf tyre wearing on inner edge 185/65/15

Fail 18 Feb 2014 80,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise osf tyre wearing on inner edge 185/65/15

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 71,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,872 miles

advise os and ns front wipers split

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,909 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 22 Feb 2011 55,909 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,003 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,003 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accident damage to n/s sill

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2008 32,036 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

accident damage to n/s sill

o/s/r tyre wearing outer 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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CF05 CHY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CHY, 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 CHY registered?

CF05 CHY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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