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CF05 HUO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,889 mi
Last recorded125,889 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 125,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded e.g trailing arm(s) & torsion bar

Spare tyre defective ()

marks in front windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2018 125,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded e.g trailing arm(s) & torsion bar

Spare tyre defective ()

marks in front windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2017 120,681 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front door check strap defective

Offside Front tyre outer edge slight uneven wear

engine oil leak

movement at drivers seat (runner) not considered excessive

Fail 25 Aug 2017 120,656 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front & rear outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front door check strap defective

Offside Front tyre outer edge slight uneven wear

engine oil leak

movement at drivers seat (runner) not considered excessive

Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,297 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 113,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 106,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,137 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 100,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 94,132 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 94,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,806 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 86,806 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,782 miles

child seats fitted

front pads not visable, nail in o/s/r tyre, slight play front linkbars

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,619 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 75,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,742 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,742 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HUO, 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 HUO registered?

CF05 HUO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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