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CW54 MVV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,013 mi
Last recorded134,013 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 MVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 134,013 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 134,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 117,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,889 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 85,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,564 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER FRONT CV BOOT INSECURE.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Apr 2013 77,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OFFSIDE OUTER FRONT CV BOOT INSECURE.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,685 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 60,685 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,406 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills slightly damaged, NOT HOLED, NOT WEAK.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 52,406 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s & n/s outer sills slightly damaged, NOT HOLED, NOT WEAK.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,792 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,496 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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CW54 MVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CW54 MVV, 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 CW54 MVV registered?

CW54 MVV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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