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CP55 AHL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,196 mi
Last recorded130,196 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 130,196 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 130,196 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 123,701 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam nearside rear (2.5.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocks absorbers damping function impaired

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

knocking noise from front suspension

rear beam axle and rear trailing arms corroded

tow bar heavily corroded

underbody heatsheld loose

Fail 1 Nov 2016 123,701 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering rack gaiter split nearside and slight oil leak (2.2.D.2d)

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

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam nearside rear (2.5.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocks absorbers damping function impaired

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

knocking noise from front suspension

offside front outter sill corroded

rear beam axle and rear trailing arms corroded

tow bar heavily corroded

underbody heatsheld loose

Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,348 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 113,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,011 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,750 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 52,763 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,631 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 14,631 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,036 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 AHL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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