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CW05 EWY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,799 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front bottom arms rear bushes slightly starting to split

both outer sills getting rusty

centre exhaust getting rusty

slight marks in screen

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,086 miles

n/s sill getting rusty

o/s/f c v joint rubbing on abs sensor

slight marks in screen and a couple of chips

Fail 4 Feb 2016 89,086 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s sill getting rusty

o/s/f c v joint rubbing on abs sensor

slight marks in screen and a couple of chips

Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,919 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre on 2.8mm

Fail 13 Feb 2015 80,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre on 2.8mm

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,276 miles

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

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

both front front bottom arms rear bushes starting to pull away

centre exhaust getting rusty

n/s/f wiper rubber split at ends

slight marks in screen

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,543 miles

both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to perishe/split away

o/s/r child seat fitted so not checked seat belt

slight marks in windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to perishe/split away

o/s/r child seat fitted so not checked seat belt

slight marks in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,704 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,643 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,643 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 47,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,553 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 35,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 EWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EWY, 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 EWY registered?

CW05 EWY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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