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CP05 RMZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,345 mi
Last recorded108,345 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 RMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 108,345 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 108,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 97,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 97,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 89,839 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,300 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer sill weak and corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 80,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,508 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,085 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 65,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,489 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front and rear tyres worn

Fail 24 Feb 2016 59,489 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front and rear tyres worn

Fail 27 Jan 2015 53,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 45,757 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish, 185/65r15

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Jan 2014 45,757 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish, 185/65r15

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,537 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,277 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,354 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 25,212 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,314 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,259 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 17,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 17,484 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 RMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

CP05 RMZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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