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CP55 AHC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,010 mi
Last recorded118,010 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 118,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 111,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 111,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 111,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s sill corroded o/s sill filled with wire meshing not a acceptable repair must be seam welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise rear brake pipes corroded require attention

Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,252 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bump stop perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Spring guard missing.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bump stop perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Surface corrosion on sill panel.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 92,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,278 miles

diesel smell under bonnet

rear exhaust hanger missing and one temp repaired

Fail 23 Jan 2018 87,269 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front outer sill (5.2.6)

diesel smell under bonnet

rear exhaust hanger missing and one temp repaired

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,454 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,743 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts and splitting and a nail in it and low tread

Offside Rear tyre has cuts and splitting

offside rear indicator slightly white

Fail 18 Jan 2016 79,743 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump under bonnet area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts and splitting and a nail in it and low tread

Offside Rear tyre has cuts and splitting

offside rear indicator slightly white

Fail 7 Jan 2015 74,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 68,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,008 miles

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

parking sensor wires touching exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,491 miles

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 46,460 miles

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,300 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,757 miles

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

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

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