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CN54 UYW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,443 mi
Last recorded119,443 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 UYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 119,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,798 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s by flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Mar 2018 109,798 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. middle (6.2.A.2)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s by flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,703 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,045 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 92,044 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,546 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,122 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,019 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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CN54 UYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CN54 UYW, 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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CN54 UYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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