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CP55 APO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

203,010 mi
Last recorded203,010 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 APO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 203,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 203,000 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 202,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in the sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in the sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Sill damaged

Offside Rear Sill damaged

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear trailing arms slightly perishing

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2019 199,870 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 199,870 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner - 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 188,371 miles

Both rear tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 188,371 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,182 miles

rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2017 96,164 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn on inner

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm, nearly bald on edges, sidewalls deteriorated

o/s/r tyre 2mm, tread and sidewalls cracked

sills starting to corrode

towbar electrical socket cover flap missing

Fail 14 Jun 2016 85,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn on inner

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm, nearly bald on edges, sidewalls deteriorated

o/s/r tyre 2mm, tread and sidewalls cracked

sills starting to corrode

towbar electrical socket cover flap missing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,674 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 67,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded away.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damage (crack) on off side

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 67,085 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded away.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damage (crack) on off side

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,609 miles

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)

advise , both front brake discs corroede on inner face .

Fail 1 Jun 2011 40,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,884 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,814 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 17 Jun 2009 27,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front and rear tyres slightly perished and nearside front low on tread

rear exhaust mounting stap badly corroaded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,367 miles

nearside front and rear tyres slightly perished and nearside front low on tread

rear exhaust mounting stap badly corroaded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,478 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 22,474 miles

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

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 APO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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