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CF54 AYC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,421 mi
Last recorded102,421 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 AYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 102,421 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED THROUGHOUT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive O/S FRONT SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 102,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S REAR INNER & OUTER SILL AREA CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED THROUGHOUT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive O/S FRONT SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 101,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 95,121 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB-FRAME/AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 95,069 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill all along (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 93,260 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn pitted inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 91,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn pitted inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs inner edge worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 89,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn N/S front drop link play & dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs inner edge worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,976 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,861 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,598 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,848 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 63,837 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,499 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 57,499 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,297 miles

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on edge close to limit

advise oil filler cap missing

Fail 20 Apr 2012 50,297 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on edge close to limit

advise oil filler cap missing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,871 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 41,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,403 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 35,403 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,961 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,170 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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CF54 AYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CF54 AYC, 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 CF54 AYC registered?

CF54 AYC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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