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CP55 DFN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,824 mi
Last recorded86,824 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Outer n/s+o/s cv gaiters greasy

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2018 86,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Outer n/s+o/s cv gaiters greasy

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,733 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s floors (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s o/s rears (2.4.G.2)

heavily corroded

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 82,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s floors (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s o/s rears (2.4.G.2)

heavily corroded

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,002 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe has light corrosion

n/s/f outer sill has light corrosion

o/s/f outer cv gator greasy

rear axle heavily corroded

rear centre seatbelt slightly fraying

Fail 30 Aug 2016 77,000 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front subframe has light corrosion

n/s/f outer sill has light corrosion

o/s/f outer cv gator greasy

rear axle heavily corroded

rear centre seatbelt slightly fraying

Pass 29 Aug 2015 65,254 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,321 miles

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

nearsidee and offside front sills corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,863 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscrribed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,254 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 DFN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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