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CP05 UER

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,085 mi
Last recorded70,085 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 UER
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,085 miles

both rear tyres cracked inside tread

Fail 12 Feb 2019 70,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear tyres cracked inside tread

Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,306 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,064 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 63,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,736 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust is adequately supported

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 61,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust is adequately supported

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,978 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,982 miles

BOTH front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken but system fully supported

Fail 16 Jan 2013 56,958 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

BOTH front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting broken but system fully supported

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated with small cracks but not showing ply or cords

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,112 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BOTH front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated with small tears but not showing ply or cords

rear exhaust deteriorated but system fully supported

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,487 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but system fully supported

rubber boots split both front antiroll bar links

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,586 miles

Rubber boots split on BOTH front antiroll bar links

Small nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2009 46,594 miles

Advise tighten spare wheel carrier and check pressure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,594 miles

Advise tighten spare wheel carrier and check pressure

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,142 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 46,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 UER is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UER, 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 UER is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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