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CX05 TBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 TBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 88,396 miles

Centre Front 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 not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,419 miles

minor chips in wind screen

near side front tyre side wall slight damage tread @3mm

near side rear tyre side wall perishing

off side outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2011 80,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

minor chips in wind screen

near side front tyre side wall slight damage tread @3mm

near side rear tyre side wall perishing

off side outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,964 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,691 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 67,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,995 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 TBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

CX05 TBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is CX05 TBY safe to buy?

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