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CV05 HKM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,192 mi
Last recorded132,192 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HKM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 132,192 miles

Engine running rough on idle

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 132,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine running rough on idle

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 121,398 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 121,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 111,526 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both registration plate bulb covers missing

Fail 27 Jun 2014 98,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 98,657 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,420 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 85,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,812 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 71,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,593 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 59,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

185/65/15H

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and heavily perished

Fail 27 Jul 2010 47,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,344 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 34,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,678 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,817 miles

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

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 HKM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HKM, 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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CV05 HKM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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