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CU05 TXD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,653 mi
Last recorded72,653 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 TXD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust fouling body

Fail 5 Mar 2018 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust fouling body

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,040 miles

Front wiper rubbers split, but clear the windscreen effectively

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 72,040 miles

Front wiper rubbers split, but clear the windscreen effectively

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,278 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 68,278 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,235 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 62,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust backbox strap corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,702 miles

exhaust backbox strap corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,134 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged but no cords

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,460 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 48,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,429 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 31,953 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 31,953 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,681 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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CU05 TXD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU05 TXD, 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 CU05 TXD registered?

CU05 TXD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CU05 TXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 TXD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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