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CV05 HMG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,136 mi
Last recorded110,136 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer cills (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 110,123 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer cills (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 104,064 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 104,064 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 94,538 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,538 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,737 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,200 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,591 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,962 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 63,939 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 55,622 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 55,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,034 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 48,033 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,638 miles

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

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 HMG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HMG, 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 HMG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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