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CX05 RVR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,712 mi
Last recorded91,712 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 RVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,712 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp insecure (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge and worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracking and worn inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 May 2017 91,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-65-R15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp insecure (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge and worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracking and worn inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,994 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 78,492 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 May 2015 78,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2014 70,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 May 2013 66,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 66,207 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 61,761 miles

child seat fitted at centre rear.

rear wipoer blsde split/torn,

wheel hub caps fitted.

Fail 19 May 2012 61,761 miles

wheel hub caps fitted.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted at centre rear.

rear wipoer blsde split/torn,

Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,367 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,872 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2009 22,031 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 22,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2008 10,170 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,905 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 RVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 CX05 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

CX05 RVR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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