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CP55 DFY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,395 mi
Last recorded136,395 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 DFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 136,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 129,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Surface corrosion to underbody and some suspension components

Fail 2 Mar 2020 128,997 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Surface corrosion to underbody and some suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,144 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe axle and components rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 119,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt various splits in boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi tom wheel hub pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi pipe bracket rusted (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe axle and components rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,400 miles

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

spare tyre in carrier worn

Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

spare tyre in carrier worn

Pass 4 Mar 2017 102,760 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 102,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing both sides

engine management lamp on

Pass 3 Sep 2015 95,028 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 95,028 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,301 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 88,301 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,002 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,713 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 13 Aug 2012 67,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,530 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

front brake performance close to imbalance

Fail 30 Aug 2011 54,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

front brake performance close to imbalance

Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,090 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 31 Aug 2010 38,090 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,479 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,932 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 DFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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