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CP55 DHJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,748 mi
Last recorded136,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 DHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 136,748 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 136,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 127,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 123,103 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 28,728 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 116,672 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 116,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

ENGINE MISFIRE AT IDLE

Pass 23 May 2017 100,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,846 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,632 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 71,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 63,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,554 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,344 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 47,344 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,325 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,674 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 39,674 miles

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

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 DHJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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