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CP05 RLY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,774 mi
Last recorded130,774 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 RLY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,774 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked on front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure recommend attention

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop poor condition

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2020 130,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked on front pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure recommend attention

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop poor condition

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,104 miles

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in poor condition - strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack gaiter dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in poor condition - strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper engine mountain bush split

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 114,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in poor condition - strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in poor condition - strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper engine mountain bush split

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 104,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 92,643 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 92,562 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,538 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 24 Jun 2016 79,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 18 May 2015 69,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot space obscured by articles

n/s washer jet blocked

Fail 18 May 2015 69,891 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot space obscured by articles

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 8 May 2014 56,779 miles

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,143 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 45,142 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 38,908 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty but not blowing

Fail 5 May 2012 38,805 miles

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

Coolant leak

rear exhaust silencer rusty but not blowing

Pass 21 May 2011 33,019 miles

tow bar fitted time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2010 25,456 miles

both rear tyre walls are perished

power steering pipe is damp

Fail 5 Jun 2010 25,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bafffles lose in middle and rear exhaust boxs

both rear tyre walls are perished

power steering pipe is damp

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,626 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 18,626 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 14,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

tail pipe bent

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 RLY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol 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 CP05 RLY, 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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CP05 RLY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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