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CF05 DXB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,015 mi
Last recorded101,015 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 DXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 101,015 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured * (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,063 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 97,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 86,574 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 86,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn to limit on edges

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Feb 2018 78,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,662 miles

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,761 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 16 Feb 2015 95,741 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 69,561 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall poor

offside front outer sill weak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 62,800 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 57,344 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 57,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,933 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,740 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 33,691 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)

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 DXB 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXB, 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 DXB registered?

CF05 DXB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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