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CF55 GUX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,208 mi
Last recorded120,208 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 GUX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 120,208 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 120,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 114,913 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,460 miles

Drivers door check strap is worn

Drivers door mirror head has temporary tape repair

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Boot floor under carpet (4.11 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

Front exhaust heat shield is insecure

Front registration plate is cracked

Nearside front inner arch guard requires re-securing

Nearside front tyre is wearing on edge

Offside front tyre is near wear indicators and bald on edge

Pass 7 Sep 2018 101,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 101,306 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 97,147 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on both edges and near limit

Fail 14 Dec 2017 97,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on both edges and near limit

Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,835 miles

o/s outer sill thin

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,229 miles

alternator belt in two pieces

n/f/f tyre near limit

o/s outer sill rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2015 77,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt in two pieces

o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,717 miles

rear brakes need checking

Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,257 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 57,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 46,473 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 46,398 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,361 miles

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

OSF door check strap loose nut missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,087 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 GUX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

CF55 GUX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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