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AP54 CHY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,099 mi
Last recorded125,099 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 CHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 125,099 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 125,089 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% imbalance n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 120,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 115,417 miles

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

all tyres perishing in tread

both front sills corroding

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 19 Feb 2016 115,344 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing in tread

both front sills corroding

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 26 Feb 2015 112,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 112,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 107,965 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 107,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 104,121 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2012 101,052 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 87,789 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,131 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,395 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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AP54 CHY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP54 CHY, 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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AP54 CHY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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