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CK55 BYD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,785 mi
Last recorded59,785 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 59,785 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 59,785 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,246 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,378 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,668 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 47,668 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,718 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 44,718 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 38,978 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 38,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 34,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 34,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,184 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,805 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls 185 65 15

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,810 miles

front brake pads need checked

front tyres low plus cracking on sidewalls

rear wiper split

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,523 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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CK55 BYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CK55 BYD, 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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CK55 BYD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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