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CP05 HXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,626 mi
Last recorded107,626 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 HXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 107,626 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2016 102,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,249 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 97,249 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both n/s + o/s lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,041 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,777 miles

N/s/r seat belt mechanisum faulty but retracting ok

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Jul 2013 80,777 miles

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

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

N/s/r seat belt mechanisum faulty but retracting ok

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,914 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,423 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,722 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 43,563 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 43,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2008 36,556 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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CP05 HXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP05 HXU, 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 CP05 HXU registered?

CP05 HXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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