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CV05 HLA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,414 mi
Last recorded135,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HLA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,414 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 135,414 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 124,505 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 124,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,754 miles

slight play in both front rack arms / oil leaks

Pass 3 Feb 2016 103,361 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 103,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,866 miles

both outer sills becoming weak

front anti roll bar link gaitors perrishing

noise on drive belt/ cambelt area

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

slight play in o/s/f lower arm rear bush

Fail 4 Feb 2015 91,866 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills becoming weak

front brake discs corroded and lipped

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor small split

noise on drive belt/ cambelt area

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,095 miles

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre wonr heavily on edges

noise from front brakes

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

spare tyre bold and flatt

Fail 3 Feb 2014 82,095 miles

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

aux belt shredded on edge pieces wrapped around ac compressor

coolant bottle very low

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre wonr heavily on edges

noise from front brakes

rear wiper blade split

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

spare tyre bold and flatt

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,718 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 74,718 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,939 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,545 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 56,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,807 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 HLA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HLA, 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 HLA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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