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CV05 HLC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,269 mi
Last recorded102,269 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HLC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 102,268 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,919 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,240 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 87,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2013 81,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,257 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,637 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,905 miles

slight play n/s/f track rod end ball joint

Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,684 miles

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

both front tyres edge wear

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 HLC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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