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CX05 TBU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,769 mi
Last recorded107,769 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 TBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 107,769 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges, also deteriorated

Offside caliper parking brake return spring missing

Offside rear tyre deteriorated between tread

Pass 24 Aug 2013 102,681 miles

Various body damage.>>> Both rear tyres in very poor condition, perished, cracked, worn on the edges and 7 years old.

Fail 24 Aug 2013 102,681 miles

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

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

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

Various body damage.>>> Both rear tyres in very poor condition, perished, cracked, worn on the edges and 7 years old.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,191 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 98,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head lamps adjusted

injector chuffing

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 26 May 2011 92,014 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 92,014 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 85,419 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 78,796 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 71,101 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 71,091 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pads cant be seen due to wheel trims

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 TBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

CX05 TBU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CX05 TBU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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