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CN05 DUV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,373 mi
Last recorded130,373 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 DUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 130,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 113,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 97,254 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 97,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 81,786 miles

Rear exhasut hanger is broken.

Fail 25 May 2010 67,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 67,851 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 87,845 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2010 66,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engin oil leak on oil switch area

Fail 2 Mar 2009 49,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engin oil leak on oil switch area

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,323 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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CN05 DUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CN05 DUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CN05 DUV registered?

CN05 DUV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CN05 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN05 DUV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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