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CP05 YYT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,496 mi
Last recorded86,496 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 YYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 86,496 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORRODED IN 3 PLACES (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORRODED IN 3 PLACES (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,329 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 81,327 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BROKEN OFF (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BROKEN OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,036 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,447 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,661 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight cracking.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,704 miles

No rear seats fitted. [seat belts not tested]

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,114 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2015 52,114 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,892 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,265 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,171 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,098 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 18,169 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,527 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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CP05 YYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CP05 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

CP05 YYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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