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CK05 VWL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,045 mi
Last recorded104,045 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 VWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,045 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 104,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 90,999 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 90,999 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,358 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,493 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,039 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 41,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,112 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 37,112 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,330 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 31,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,692 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,116 miles

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 VWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWL, 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 CK05 VWL registered?

CK05 VWL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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