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CW05 EVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

297,912 mi
Last recorded297,912 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 297,912 miles

N/S SILL BLISTERD CORROSION

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 297,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

N/S SILL BLISTERD CORROSION

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 285,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 270,557 miles

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

Fail 11 Feb 2013 270,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Aug 2012 256,055 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

srs lamp on

Fail 27 Jul 2012 255,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

srs lamp on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 219,523 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 80,018 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 EVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

CW05 EVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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