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CK55 VDY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,665 mi
Last recorded134,665 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VDY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 134,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill has excess corrosion, not within prescribed areas

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap also limits door opening and door closes of its own accord (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat belt does not retract without assistance (arrived plugged in and has clealry been sat on t=for some time causing creasing to the webbing)

Offside Rear lower sill has jacking damage, not within box section

brake fluid dark in colour, requires boiling point check

clutch slipping

radiator leaking (steam) and corroded along lower edge

Fail 4 Dec 2019 134,665 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

clutch slipping

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap also limits door opening and door closes of its own accord (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat belt does not retract without assistance (arrived plugged in and has clealry been sat on t=for some time causing creasing to the webbing)

Offside Rear lower sill has jacking damage, not within box section

brake fluid dark in colour, requires boiling point check

radiator leaking (steam) and corroded along lower edge

Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,093 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 124,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 109,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 109,453 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam head lamp aim not check (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,089 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 103,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,237 miles

Altanator belt cracks

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Indicator fading coulor

Fail 11 Dec 2015 98,217 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Altanator belt cracks

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Indicator fading coulor

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,295 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 87,969 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 82,528 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 77,395 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 67,933 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 67,933 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 55,629 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,410 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 VDY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 CK55 VDY, 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 CK55 VDY registered?

CK55 VDY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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