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CP54 XYT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,185 mi
Last recorded116,185 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 XYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 116,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,370 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers front (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s rear (5.2.2a)

both front tyres close to limit

rear silencer held up with wire

tape on o/s door mirror but still secure

Fail 3 Mar 2017 109,282 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high n/s front (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s rear (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers front (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s rear (5.2.2a)

both front tyres close to limit

rear silencer held up with wire

tape on o/s door mirror but still secure

Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,825 miles

o/s rear seat missing at time of test

rear silencer secured with wire

Fail 8 Mar 2016 106,825 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear and n/s front (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

o/s rear seat missing at time of test

rear silencer secured with wire

Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,981 miles

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

repair to rear silencer mounting strap

Fail 10 Mar 2015 101,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

repair to rear silencer mounting strap

Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,500 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 93,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,054 miles

rear tail pipe supported with steel wire

Fail 20 Mar 2013 84,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tail pipe supported with steel wire

Fail 22 Mar 2012 75,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in nearside front antiroll bar link

rear exhaust supported with wire

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,415 miles

play in nearside front antiroll bar link

rear exhaust supported with wire

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,904 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 66,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,941 miles

unable to check brake shoes

Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CP54 XYT, 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 CP54 XYT registered?

CP54 XYT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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