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CP55 AHA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,717 mi
Last recorded123,717 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 AHA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,717 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,190 miles

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

slight scratching to windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2020 121,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

slight scratching to windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,965 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2019 114,965 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective injector blowing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,555 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

injectors chuffing

scratch on windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2018 106,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

injectors chuffing

scratch on windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2017 100,548 miles

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

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

injectors blowing

oil cap missing

scratch on windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2017 100,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

injectors blowing

oil cap missing

oil on min

scratch on windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,091 miles

n/s/r back plate looks damp

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 10 Mar 2016 94,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to being misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r back plate looks damp

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,031 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)

rear exhaust strap broken exhaust secure

scratches on windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2015 89,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

rear exhaust strap broken exhaust secure

scratches on windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,464 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,584 miles

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

light scrathes to windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2013 79,581 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

light scrathes to windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,068 miles

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

damage to screen

engine misfiring

Fail 16 Mar 2012 74,010 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

damage to screen

engine misfiring

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,211 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,508 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,515 miles

nail in the tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,442 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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CP55 AHA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CP55 AHA, 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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CP55 AHA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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