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CN05 VWS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,691 mi
Last recorded79,691 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 VWS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,691 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,467 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 74,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,414 miles

cooling system seems to have a leak and is smelling of cooloant.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 65,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

cooling system seems to have a leak and is smelling of cooloant.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,231 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 61,231 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 59,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2012 54,357 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 54,357 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 49,248 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 43,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet has movement when shut

exhaust back box securing band heavily corroded and ready to break

power steering pipes at rear of engine damp, possible seepage

rear wiper split

Fail 15 May 2010 43,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

bonnet has movement when shut

exhaust back box securing band heavily corroded and ready to break

power steering pipes at rear of engine damp, possible seepage

rear wiper split

Pass 18 May 2009 35,792 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 35,792 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 28,623 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 28,623 miles

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

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 VWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VWS, 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 CN05 VWS registered?

CN05 VWS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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