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CX05 TDZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

171,733 mi
Last recorded171,733 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 TDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 171,733 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 171,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 157,134 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 157,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 141,184 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 141,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 130,347 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 130,347 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 124,669 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 124,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 118,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 112,500 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 112,497 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 104,652 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 104,648 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,502 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 84,787 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 84,787 miles

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front 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 12 May 2011 74,290 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2011 74,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 64,352 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 64,294 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 51,685 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 41,737 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre worn to edge

two rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,883 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 TDZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 TDZ, 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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CX05 TDZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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