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CK55 VDV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,390 mi
Last recorded147,390 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VDV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2023 147,390 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 143,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 134,573 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,639 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,970 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 93,905 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 93,905 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,560 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 89,560 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 88,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,420 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,677 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,796 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,979 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 69,979 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,007 miles

rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,745 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 VDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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