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CW05 ARF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,846 mi
Last recorded148,846 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 ARF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 148,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear axle corrosion

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r , the three others are alloy

Fail 13 Mar 2020 148,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high 2 high aims (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear axle corrosion

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r , the three others are alloy

Pass 20 Mar 2019 135,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sills undersealed

Fail 12 Mar 2019 135,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 125,136 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 125,029 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 117,965 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,653 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,648 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,030 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,030 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,360 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 55,339 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,635 miles

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

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

TOP ENGINE COVER ADRIFT

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,423 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front discs corroded and scored slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,385 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,310 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,546 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,487 miles

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

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

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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CW05 ARF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CW05 ARF, 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 CW05 ARF registered?

CW05 ARF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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