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CF55 GSZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,433 mi
Last recorded84,433 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 GSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,433 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 80,492 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 76,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sills showing signs of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 76,380 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sills showing signs of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 72,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 72,187 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both front sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower, rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 67,777 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 60,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,323 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 53,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,951 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,941 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,203 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 48,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 45,487 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear light damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2014 45,487 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear light damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2013 42,386 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 42,386 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,452 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 36,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,892 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,176 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,616 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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CF55 GSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CF55 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

CF55 GSZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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