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CN55 UFH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,952 mi
Last recorded122,952 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 UFH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 122,952 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective worn and carrier loose ()

central exhaust bracket corroded/broken

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2020 122,952 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective worn and carrier loose ()

central exhaust bracket corroded/broken

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 116,304 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 106,533 miles

Center exhaust mount corroded

Nearside Front Tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked/perished

Fail 15 Jun 2018 106,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Center exhaust mount corroded

Nearside Front Tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,294 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Axial arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,825 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight play in drivers track rod end

Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,154 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak on steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2015 81,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split inner (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Spare tyre cracked and perished also split on outer wall

Fail 15 Aug 2014 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Spare tyre cracked and perished also split on outer wall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,855 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 60,855 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,295 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,537 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 42,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

radiator leaking

Fail 1 Dec 2010 33,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

radiator leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2010 28,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,972 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,748 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,814 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 UFH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 CN55 UFH, 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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CN55 UFH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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