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CV05 RJU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,315 mi
Last recorded82,315 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 RJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,315 miles

baby seat fitted at rear

driver seat belt has slight fraying

front inner pads wearing low

offside front indicator losing colour slightly

offside headlight has slight movement in it

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 23 Dec 2011 66,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rack arm play

Fail 23 Dec 2011 66,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rack arm play

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,080 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 51,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs lipped

service light on dash

speedo light dim on dash

steering wheel rim marked

Pass 2 Jan 2010 44,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,847 miles

1) front brake discs worn req measuring asap 2) front brake discs look very low req closer inspection asap 3) tyres 185 65 15 4) wheel trims fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2009 42,847 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1) front brake discs worn req measuring asap 2) front brake discs look very low req closer inspection asap 3) tyres 185 65 15 4) wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,206 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 RJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

CV05 RJU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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