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CP55 GYG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,431 mi
Last recorded107,431 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 GYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 107,431 miles

Nearside Front Advise outside door handle stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Fail 14 Oct 2025 107,353 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Advise outside door handle stiff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Pass 23 Oct 2024 104,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Oct 2024 104,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Can not be pulled out (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 101,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,595 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 87,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,767 miles

Offside front drive shaft bearing slightly noise

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,448 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,145 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,738 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 54,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 37,273 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

spare wheel missing.

wear noted on front brake discs.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,885 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,107 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 GYG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

CP55 GYG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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