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CP55 AOU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,584 mi
Last recorded104,584 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 AOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR BENDS (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 104,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR BENDS (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jul 2015 91,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bald/worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,310 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,930 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,454 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 57,438 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,881 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 51,881 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,714 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 46,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,346 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

both front and off side rear tyres are perishing

near side rear tyre is made for use in snow

Pass 16 Aug 2008 29,704 miles

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

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

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

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 AOU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AOU, 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 AOU registered?

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

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