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CP05 HXV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,415 mi
Last recorded108,415 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 108,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 7 Jul 2023 106,556 miles

Front exhaust support bracket broken.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop broken.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 106,556 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front exhaust support bracket broken.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop broken.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 104,472 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 104,434 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn wear in drop link, dust covers split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 102,238 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket fractured on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 102,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade to small (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket fractured on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 100,026 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 99,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 95,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,919 miles

Offside Front tyre inner wall perished

Fail 31 Jul 2018 89,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner wall perished

Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,517 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edge of treads

Fail 20 Jul 2017 79,287 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edge of treads

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.59mm+worn on inner+outer edges (185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.72mm (185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge (185/65/15

Fail 29 Jun 2016 69,263 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.59mm+worn on inner+outer edges (185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.72mm (185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge (185/65/15

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2015 63,093 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,094 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,634 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 43,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 36,695 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 36,695 miles

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

Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 30,672 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 25,008 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 21,053 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,437 miles

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

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 HXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HXV, 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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CP05 HXV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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