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AK55 CBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,540 mi
Last recorded86,540 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 CBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 86,540 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount stiff and noisy

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front suspension top mount stiff and noisy

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Dec 2024 86,540 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount stiff and noisy

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front suspension top mount stiff and noisy

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Dec 2023 85,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside of screen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 85,415 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed & seriously weakend by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside of screen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,450 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,145 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front wiper blade splitting

Offside Front Offside front wiper blade splitting

Offside Front Outer Signs of grease/lubricant at C.V joint but no visible damage to gaiter

Fail 14 Dec 2021 83,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Nearside front wiper blade splitting

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

Offside Front Offside front wiper blade splitting

Offside Front Outer Signs of grease/lubricant at C.V joint but no visible damage to gaiter

Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,793 miles

front discs worn and scored on inner faces

Fail 14 Dec 2020 81,791 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( insecure ) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front discs worn and scored on inner faces

Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,018 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 80,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,122 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 79,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,974 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 72,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,918 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 51,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,468 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,814 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,761 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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AK55 CBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AK55 CBF, 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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AK55 CBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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