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CV05 UPH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,248 mi
Last recorded74,248 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 UPH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,248 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2022 74,248 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,167 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 69,167 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,278 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,490 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,526 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,133 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,309 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,645 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 23,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,676 miles

edge wear on both front tyres.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,218 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 UPH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

CV05 UPH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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