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CP55 GYN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,807 mi
Last recorded96,807 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 GYN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2016 96,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Central exhaust mount broken off

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,061 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

wear in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2015 81,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,998 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 75,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 16 Jan 2012 71,151 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rear box strap broken

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,151 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear box strap broken

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,759 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,514 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 9,499 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 9,140 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 GYN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYN, 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 GYN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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