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CV05 NFR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,377 mi
Last recorded57,377 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 57,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 56,050 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 56,050 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 56,048 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported From flxi to ddrum (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 54,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 53,358 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,996 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 51,991 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,499 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 48,492 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,245 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,078 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 44,078 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,939 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 39,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,273 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,913 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 35,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,990 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,338 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 19,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

CV05 NFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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