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CK55 VEA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,119 mi
Last recorded150,119 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VEA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 150,119 miles

Exhaust centre section heat shield loose

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))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 150,119 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre section heat shield loose

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))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 146,546 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 146,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 144,381 miles

Both front wipers

Brake pedal rubber missing

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Steering arm play

Fail 8 Sep 2016 144,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Both front wipers

Brake pedal rubber missing

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Steering arm play

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,358 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 133,349 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,063 miles

child seat fitted adult belt not checked

Fail 22 Sep 2014 112,063 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

child seat fitted adult belt not checked

Pass 9 May 2013 81,578 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 81,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 60,786 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 60,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,540 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 40,534 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 31,771 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 22,070 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,166 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2008 21,166 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

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 VEA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK55 VEA registered?

CK55 VEA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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