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CP55 GYE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,554 mi
Last recorded101,554 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 GYE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,554 miles

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

strut top bearings ?

Fail 3 Feb 2022 101,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

strut top bearings ?

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 100,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 100,341 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,535 miles

Offside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 96,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,936 miles

slight play front P bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,945 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,963 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 71,963 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 71,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,535 miles

spair tyre defective

Fail 17 Nov 2015 63,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking pipe possible rack (2.3.3b)

spair tyre defective

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,753 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 57,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,777 miles

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

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

clutch slipping

Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,636 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,259 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,179 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,088 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,477 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 GYE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GYE, 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 GYE registered?

CP55 GYE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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