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CW05 EHP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,818 mi
Last recorded144,818 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 EHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 144,818 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 144,818 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both front discs (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 127,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 127,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 109,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 109,312 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 94,737 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 94,737 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,992 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 83,948 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,600 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 73,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 62,949 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,715 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Apr 2010 52,384 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,161 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,798 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 EHP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EHP, 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 EHP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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