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CP55 AKV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,272 mi
Last recorded124,272 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 AKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 124,272 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 124,272 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 121,289 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 117,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 111,702 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel filler neck split but not leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2021 107,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel filler neck split but not leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,562 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel filler neck hose split no signs of leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2020 106,562 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel filler neck hose split no signs of leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2019 103,913 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 Mar 2019 103,894 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,498 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,822 miles

Both front tyre are badley perished

Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,211 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres split on inner sidewalls

Fail 11 Mar 2016 92,184 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front tyres split on inner sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,714 miles

front tyres split on inner side walls

rear tyres slightly perished & o/s/r close to legal limit

sat nav/phone holder in screen but not considered to be in drivers view

several small stone chips in screen

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,766 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,063 miles

chips in screen

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 26 Mar 2013 76,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chips in screen

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,688 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,496 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,386 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,772 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 AKV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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