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CP05 RMX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,769 mi
Last recorded182,769 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 RMX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 182,769 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 182,769 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 149,651 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 128,484 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 128,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 113,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 113,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,828 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 99,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 85,124 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,124 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,476 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,825 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,676 miles

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 RMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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