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CV05 WDS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,012 mi
Last recorded140,012 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 WDS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 140,012 miles

rear axle beam has surface corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2016 140,003 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear axle beam has surface corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 127,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,330 miles

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

front wiper blades split

offside and nearside rear shocker gaiters perished

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,087 miles

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

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

exhaust tailbox strap corroded

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,764 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,457 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 59,456 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,532 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,495 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 WDS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

CV05 WDS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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