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CW05 EHS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,254 mi
Last recorded88,254 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 EHS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 88,254 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 88,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,148 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

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

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

all underside suspension components have slight corrosion on

Fail 23 Jun 2016 82,148 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

all underside suspension components have slight corrosion on

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,792 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 76,788 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,344 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,901 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs corroded

oil filler cap loose

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,921 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces pitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,405 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,768 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 46,768 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,368 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,135 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 EHS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EHS, 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 EHS registered?

CW05 EHS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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