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CW05 CHO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,056 mi
Last recorded121,056 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 CHO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 121,056 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 121,056 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 115,180 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2020 107,046 miles

both strut top bearings noisey

Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,866 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 99,050 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 98,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp loose (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 86,259 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 86,259 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,055 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 79,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,038 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,333 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering wheel cover fitted so can not carry out full inspection on steering wheel

Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering wheel cover fitted so can not carry out full inspection on steering wheel

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,344 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,342 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,113 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 50,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,014 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 40,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,554 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 CHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CHO, 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 CHO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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