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CX05 WEP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,633 mi
Last recorded118,633 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,633 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 114,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back bock slight crack

Fail 1 Apr 2016 114,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust back bock slight crack

Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,279 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 105,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,650 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 94,650 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,825 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,265 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,103 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damadged

Fail 17 Mar 2011 72,103 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damadged

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 53,248 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,441 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,198 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/rear sill area damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2008 42,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/rear sill area damaged

radiator leaking

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 WEP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

CX05 WEP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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