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CV05 WDT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,826 mi
Last recorded148,826 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 WDT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 148,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 145,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 145,714 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 123,603 miles

Offside rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 111,031 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres have uneven tread wear

Oil leak slight ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension components corroded

slight vehicle body damage to o/s front and n/s rear

Fail 5 Feb 2018 111,031 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres have uneven tread wear

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak slight ()

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension components corroded

slight vehicle body damage to o/s front and n/s rear

Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,178 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 98,175 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,504 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 89,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,329 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,878 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 78,878 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 70,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2012 70,997 miles

rear exaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,551 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 49,822 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 41,781 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,600 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 32,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 WDT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDT, 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 WDT registered?

CV05 WDT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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