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CV05 HHM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,454 mi
Last recorded71,454 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HHM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 71,454 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 71,454 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,545 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2021 59,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play play so spring fowling turret (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2020 57,970 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,060 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear belly band corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,586 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 52,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,441 miles

undertrats fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 50,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrats fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,401 miles

exhaust belly band broken but repaired

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 48,397 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust belly band broken but repaired

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2015 46,207 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,814 miles

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2014 43,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,626 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,047 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,545 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,539 miles

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

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

rear tyre side walls perrished

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,655 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,395 miles

engine noise

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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CV05 HHM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CV05 HHM, 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 CV05 HHM registered?

CV05 HHM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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