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CX05 RVO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,210 mi
Last recorded144,210 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 RVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,210 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 14 Feb 2023 144,210 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 134,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2022 134,164 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

both outer sills damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,942 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Both rear sill lips damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 126,057 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Both rear sill lips damaged

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 126,027 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Both rear sill lips damaged

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,414 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 114,350 miles

both rear tyres perrished 185 65 15 88h

Fail 15 Feb 2018 114,350 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished 185 65 15 88h

Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 185 65 15 88h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,517 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 101,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 94,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,136 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,173 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,415 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,835 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,630 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,891 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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CX05 RVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CX05 RVO, 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 CX05 RVO registered?

CX05 RVO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is CX05 RVO safe to buy?

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