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CW05 ARU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,119 mi
Last recorded71,119 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 ARU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 71,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Front window will not operate

Offside Rear fuel cap door flap missing

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened backplates badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2023 71,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Front window will not operate

Offside Rear fuel cap door flap missing

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened backplates badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 69,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured started to delaminate (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear y

headlamp lens faded both

petrol flap missing

rear torsion bar corroded

tank straps corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 69,860 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured started to delaminate (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear shock absorber bushes split and bodys excessively corroded

Rear y

headlamp lens faded both

petrol flap missing

rear torsion bar corroded

tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 68,335 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside indicator side marker showing white

fuel filler cover missing

fuel tank strap corroded

rear shock absorber bodys corroded

sills corroded

slight leak exhaust rear silencer

Pass 2 Jul 2020 66,633 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters starting to delaminate (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear both shock absorber bodys corroded

Rear slight leak of exhust gases

fuel filler strap missing

Fail 2 Jul 2020 66,633 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters starting to delaminate (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

Rear both shock absorber bodys corroded

Rear slight leak of exhust gases

fuel filler strap missing

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,131 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 65,130 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 62,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,384 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 55,384 miles

Emissions not tested rad leaking (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,087 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 40,809 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 40,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 31,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 20,967 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 9,045 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 8,666 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 8,666 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 7,615 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 5,371 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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CW05 ARU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 CW05 ARU, 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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CW05 ARU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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