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CV05 UPT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,783 mi
Last recorded147,783 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 UPT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 147,783 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 138,120 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive switch on power steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,958 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive switch on power steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 130,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ware on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak switch on power steering system ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 130,343 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ware on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak switch on power steering system ()

Pass 12 May 2017 124,235 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 115,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 115,161 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,904 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 84,851 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2013 84,851 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,033 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,840 miles

back box hanger snaped

Fail 14 Mar 2011 55,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box hanger snaped

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,149 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 48,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,912 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,126 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 UPT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UPT, 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 UPT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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