MOT Status
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114,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML on
N/S wing mirror slightly insecure
N/S/R light unit slightly insecure
rear axle corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
EML on
N/S wing mirror slightly insecure
N/S/R light unit slightly insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
rusty underneath
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/ outer sill near (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill near (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
corrosion to rear suspension
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s/f tyre edge wear
n/s/r tyre heavy edge wear
rear suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
n/s/f tyre edge wear
n/s/r tyre heavy edge wear
rear suspension components corroded
both rear brake flexis mounting points corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil cap missing
slight play developing o/s/f anti roll bar link
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
oil cap missing
slight play developing o/s/f anti roll bar link
rear suspension corroded
rear seats not fitted at time of test
n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
slight oil leak from engine
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV05 HMJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?
CV05 HMJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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