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CN55 OSX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,774 mi
Last recorded83,774 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 OSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,774 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,291 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 77,291 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,004 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 73,999 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 73,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits catalyst emission fail (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front light output slightly reduced

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

binding to o/s/r brake

low effort to o/s/r handbrake

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Spare tyre defective very poor condition, needs replacing ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,530 miles

repair work to nearside and offside outer sill

Fail 13 Mar 2017 60,464 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,273 miles

HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE 18%. O/S READING DOWN A LITTLE

SOME DETERIORATION TO WIPER RUBBERS

Pass 1 May 2015 50,672 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 41,061 miles

O/S rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,824 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,208 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,100 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,895 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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CN55 OSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CN55 OSX, 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 CN55 OSX registered?

CN55 OSX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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