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CX05 SXK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,698 mi
Last recorded150,698 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 SXK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 150,698 miles

Front Windscreen cracked under wipers

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 150,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer bodysill (5.2.6)

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

Front Windscreen cracked under wipers

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer bodysill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 132,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 132,143 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 100,736 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system has a broken mount but is still supported

Pass 21 Jan 2013 100,736 miles

exhaust system has a broken mount but is still supported

Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,152 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 74,224 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,686 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,664 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 33,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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 SXK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

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

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