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CW05 FPO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,739 mi
Last recorded130,739 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 FPO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 130,739 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 117,790 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,681 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 100,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,419 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 87,419 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2013 67,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 59,304 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,772 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,340 miles

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

front discs worn

small cracks on both area tyres not down to cords

Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,245 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,124 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,925 miles

o/s front tyre low in pressure, but no apparent sign of an entry point

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 FPO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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