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CF55 EBC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,298 mi
Last recorded132,298 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 EBC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 132,298 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 128,529 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,399 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 126,399 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 124,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 124,847 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,648 miles

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

dip stick broken

Fail 4 Oct 2018 114,648 miles

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

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

dip stick broken

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,690 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 104,675 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,497 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,349 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,588 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,559 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,683 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 43,683 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,182 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,262 miles

unable to see front brake pads

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 EBC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EBC, 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 EBC registered?

CF55 EBC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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