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CP05 PNX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

97,920 mi
Last recorded97,920 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 PNX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 97,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear - by axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer strap insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint switch/rack (2.3.3b)

offside front outer sill excessively corroded (outside prescribed area)

Pass 25 Aug 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes near rear cross member/chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes near rear cross member/chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2015

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,440 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 72,440 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 63,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 63,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,197 miles

exhaust rear box strap broken (but not insecure)

rattle from rear box

spare tyre badly cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box strap broken (but not insecure)

rattle from rear box

spare tyre badly cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,023 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Jul 2011 47,989 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to legal limit

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Jun 2010 39,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,719 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 27,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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CP05 PNX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 CP05 PNX, 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 CP05 PNX registered?

CP05 PNX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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