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CP55 ALU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,171 mi
Last recorded109,171 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ALU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 109,171 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed osf (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

childseats nsr and osr

engine cover

exhaust second support rubber from rear split

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsf (3.7.B.3)

no clear view front brake pads

nsf tyre low tread depth

nsr light lense hole

oil leak

os rear view mirror unit won't lock so moves fore and back, secured with tape

os side repeater lense crack

osr seatbelt locking mechanism plastic casing damaged

power steering rack damp

Fail 22 Sep 2017 109,171 miles

Passenger's seat insecure osr and centre rear (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure osr (1.1.C.1c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed osf (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

childseats nsr and osr

engine cover

exhaust second support rubber from rear split

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsf (3.7.B.3)

no clear view front brake pads

nsf tyre low tread depth

nsr light lense hole

oil leak

os rear view mirror unit won't lock so moves fore and back, secured with tape

os side repeater lense crack

osr seatbelt locking mechanism plastic casing damaged

power steering rack damp

Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,116 miles

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

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

exhaust support rubber split, 2nd from rear

no clear view of front brake pads

nsr light lense damage/hole

oil leak

os side repeater lense cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2016 102,116 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high nsf (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking front, centre, lower (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working osr (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust support rubber split, 2nd from rear

no clear view of front brake pads

nsr light lense damage/hole

oil leak

os side repeater lense cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2015 96,894 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,003 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

front wiper blades smeary

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,719 miles

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

n/s/r lamp unit lens broken, but not affecting the lights

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,442 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 60,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,424 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,023 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,628 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 ALU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ALU, 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 CP55 ALU registered?

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

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