MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underbody/suspension corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp (7.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre to rear outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre to front outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated
Nearside sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated
Nearside sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre rubber deteriorated
offside rear tyre rubber deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
nearside rear tyre rubber deteriorated
offside rear tyre rubber deteriorated
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre deteriorated
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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CV05 UPG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 UPG, 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 UPG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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