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CV05 HHY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,658 mi
Last recorded70,658 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,658 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 70,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,667 miles

Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,346 miles

evidence of diesel around fuel filter

Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,317 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,995 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 60,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,189 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight wheel bind, o/s/r.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 57,189 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight wheel bind, o/s/r.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,340 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,254 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,364 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 35,149 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,149 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,708 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,303 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 23,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,159 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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CV05 HHY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV05 HHY, 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 HHY registered?

CV05 HHY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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