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CP54 VST

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock casings corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 99,348 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock casings corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,935 miles

Nearside Front screenwiper marks

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 97,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front screenwiper marks

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,407 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 97,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shocks poor condition

rear suspension beam surface corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2019 95,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shocks poor condition

rear suspension beam surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,314 miles

Front screen has light wiper scratches

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing very poor condition (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 94,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front screen has light wiper scratches

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing very poor condition (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,335 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

light scratching in b zone of windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2017 92,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

light scratching in b zone of windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,393 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 90,393 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,758 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust hanger slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,273 miles

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

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

slight binding on o/s rear brake

Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,574 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 64,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,343 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,364 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,258 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,366 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 28,827 miles

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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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CP54 VST is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CP54 VST, 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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CP54 VST is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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