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CP05 UET

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,261 mi
Last recorded77,261 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 UET
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 77,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 73,037 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 72,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 72,314 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 71,413 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,439 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 68,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 65,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 62,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 59,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,004 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 52,401 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres have some age related cracks to the tread and sidewalls

Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,885 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,668 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,495 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 23,495 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,185 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 UET is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UET, 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 UET registered?

CP05 UET is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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