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CF55 AEK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,748 mi
Last recorded102,748 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 AEK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 102,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 102,554 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside windscreen washer not working, offside sufficiently covers screen.

Spare tyre defective Tyre Flat ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside washer jet not working, however offside provides adequate fluid to screen

Fail 29 Feb 2024 76,321 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside washer jet not working, however offside provides adequate fluid to screen

Pass 8 Mar 2023 68,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 7 Mar 2023 68,767 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 67,416 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,807 miles

Offside Outer corrosion at front of outer sill

Spare tyre defective ()

nuts/bolts missing from front exhaust catalyst mounting bracket and front heat shield

Fail 8 Mar 2021 65,807 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Outer corrosion at front of outer sill

Spare tyre defective ()

nuts/bolts missing from front exhaust catalyst mounting bracket and front heat shield

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,231 miles

Central Rear black catch=button has to be pressed while catch is fitted

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 65,231 miles

Central Rear black catch=button has to be pressed while catch is fitted

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,356 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 63,370 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,419 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,946 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,841 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,010 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,635 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,853 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 36,680 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,680 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,397 miles

keep check tread depth rear tyres

Fail 11 Nov 2008 31,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

keep check tread depth rear tyres

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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CF55 AEK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CF55 AEK, 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 CF55 AEK registered?

CF55 AEK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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