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CX05 SXH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,491 mi
Last recorded80,491 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 SXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 80,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp been repaired

both outer sill corroded but not with a prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2020 77,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tape covering part of the osr lamp unit

Fail 7 Jul 2020 77,470 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil cap missing

Fail 9 Apr 2019 73,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil cap missing

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,315 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm on shoulder

Nearside Rear Cracking in tyre

Offside Rear Lamp damaged and taped up

Signs of dampness by fuel tank

Slight cracking in front tyres

Slight discolouration on both repeaters

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,625 miles

Slight discolour on repeaters

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight discolour on repeaters

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

eml on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,162 miles

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Slight discolour on front repeaters

front tyres 2mm on stepped edges

Fail 14 Apr 2015 59,162 miles

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

Backbox strap corroded through/secured by tie wraps

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

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Slight discolour on front repeaters

front tyres 2mm on stepped edges

Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,083 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 56,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear moumting insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,191 miles

exhaust rear moumting insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,808 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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,424 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,127 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,312 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 SXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

CX05 SXH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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