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CK05 CUW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,841 mi
Last recorded157,841 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 CUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 157,841 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 157,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 140,018 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 140,018 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 138,829 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 138,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 128,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 128,282 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 27 Mar 2014 116,392 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,737 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 104,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 84,637 miles

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

nearside rear tyre nail in tread (leaking)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,637 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in tread (leaking)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,673 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer and inner edges.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 64,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer and inner edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,795 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,420 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 29,830 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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CK05 CUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CK05 CUW, 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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CK05 CUW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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