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AK55 CBY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,716 mi
Last recorded96,716 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 CBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,716 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 96,716 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deterioarting

rear number lamps slight white light from missing trim on tail gate

slight damage to drivers door mirror

slight damage to o/s/r tail lamp

small chip in screen

wipers deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing down and unable to fully view due to vehicle design

o/s rear mirror repaired

rear exhaust box and rear mountings deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Oct 2017 82,507 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing down and unable to fully view due to vehicle design

o/s rear mirror repaired

rear exhaust box and rear mountings deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,704 miles

slight white light from number light

Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,946 miles

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

Offside Repair to mirror

repair to rear exhaust box strap

Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,946 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Repair to mirror

repair to rear exhaust box strap

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wing mirror damaged

rear number plate lamps covers damaged

service due

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,475 miles

Repair to exhaust back box securing strap

rear wiper blade worn out

repair to o/s mirror

Fail 23 Sep 2013 57,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Repair to exhaust back box securing strap

rear wiper blade worn out

repair to o/s mirror

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,863 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s rear light cluster slightly insecure

rear wiper blade worn out

repair to o/s mirror (taped up)

repair to rear exhaust box bracket

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads wearing down

Repair to exhaust back box support bracket

o/s mirror damaged (taped up)

rear wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,069 miles

Accident damage to o/s mirror (taped up)

Front brake pads wearing down

Rear wiper blade badly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2009 22,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 22,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,691 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 CBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AK55 CBY, 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 AK55 CBY registered?

AK55 CBY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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