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CX05 SZE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,424 mi
Last recorded89,424 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 SZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 89,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 89,668 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,734 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 85,725 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,373 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 80,050 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,855 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,488 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,974 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,173 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,849 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,966 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,950 miles

Advise offside door mirror damaged but secure and clear view to rear.

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 SZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

CX05 SZE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is CX05 SZE safe to buy?

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