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CK55 VML

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,521 mi
Last recorded118,521 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VML
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,521 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 118,519 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 116,975 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to blister

Offside Front Outer wheel arch starting to corrode

both front wiper blades noisey

Fail 25 Feb 2020 116,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak engine ()

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to blister

Offside Front Outer wheel arch starting to corrode

both front wiper blades noisey

Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

Nearside Front fog light in op

Fail 26 Mar 2019 114,655 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

Nearside Front fog light in op

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,551 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 112,551 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 111,805 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,264 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 110,264 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,656 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 108,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

injector base washers leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,544 miles

injector leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2012 76,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 76,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear of car is damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2010 59,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear of car is damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2009 37,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,077 miles

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

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 VML is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VML, 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 VML registered?

CK55 VML is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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