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CV05 WDA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

309,772 mi
Last recorded309,772 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 309,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 22 Feb 2022 309,766 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 298,475 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear axle bushes slight play

Rear axle corroded

front head lights deteriorating

sills slightly corroded

unable to see front brake pads

wheel trims fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2021 298,473 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear axle bushes slight play

Rear axle corroded

front head lights deteriorating

sills slightly corroded

unable to see front brake pads

wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 289,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

sill covers

wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2020 289,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

sill covers

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 276,723 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 276,723 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 262,306 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside sill start corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2018 262,306 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside sill start corroding

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 251,122 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis slightly (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 251,122 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis slightly (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 239,693 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2015 229,856 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 220,273 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust/ exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2013 211,608 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 203,269 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 16 Mar 2011 197,692 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs wearing thin

front wiper arms slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 197,692 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

front wiper arms slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2010 186,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 186,847 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 176,640 miles

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2008 160,546 miles

nearside headlight aim low

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre devoid of tread inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2007 113,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,199 miles

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

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 WDA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WDA, 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 WDA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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