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CV05 UPC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

273,795 mi
Last recorded273,795 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 UPC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 273,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch cover damaged

front coil springs corroded

oil leak

play in lower engine mount

rear under body components and axle corroded

welding covered in underseal

wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2021 273,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & hangers corroded / old repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch cover damaged

front coil springs corroded

oil leak

play in lower engine mount

rear under body components and axle corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 273,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

offside front brake slightly binding

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

sills corroded inner & outer

Fail 3 Jun 2020 273,357 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

offside front brake slightly binding

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

sills corroded inner & outer

Pass 12 Mar 2019 275,506 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust low, corroding as well

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s n/s sill corroding

Fail 27 Feb 2019 275,504 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp shorting when stop light is on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when hazards lights on (4.2.3 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust low, corroding as well

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s n/s sill corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2018 271,937 miles

Front calipers corroding

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroding

hand brake travel

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2018 271,936 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front calipers corroding

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroding

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2017 271,396 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear rear sub frame corroding

some corrosion to chassis

Fail 6 Mar 2017 271,396 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear rear sub frame corroding

some corrosion to chassis

Pass 16 Feb 2016 264,431 miles

Nearside wiper blade start seperating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle aswell (2.4.G.1)

slight oil seepage

Pass 17 Feb 2015 246,656 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2014 227,064 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Feb 2013 204,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2013 204,007 miles

Oil leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 181,017 miles

N/S/R Bump stop worn

N/S/R Tyre perishing

O/S/R Bump stop worn

Fail 2 Mar 2012 180,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Bump stop worn

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R Bump stop worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 155,687 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 155,687 miles

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

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

o/s/reae tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 130,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 111,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,986 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 UPC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UPC, 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 UPC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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