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CP55 VVC

2005 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,886 mi
Last recorded145,886 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 145,886 miles

The airbag MIL does not illuminate, but there is a message on the info panel saying there is an air bag fault.

Fail 12 May 2017 145,884 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel - marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel - marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working Oil on underside. (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal contact with disc. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

The airbag MIL does not illuminate, but there is a message on the info panel saying there is an air bag fault.

Pass 4 May 2016 139,206 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Information display says there is an air bag fault, but air bag warning lamp was not on when tested.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

No spare wheel under car.

Oil on underside.

Rear bushes on both front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Fail 3 May 2016 139,205 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel - marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Information display says there is an air bag fault, but air bag warning lamp was not on when tested.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

No spare wheel under car.

Oil on underside.

Rear bushes on both front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Pass 3 May 2015 129,305 miles
Pass 3 May 2015 219,305 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 May 2015 219,305 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 114,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 107,699 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear torsion bar corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 107,699 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 104,920 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 104,920 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 100,002 miles

o/s n/s front discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 91,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 May 2009 83,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 83,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,669 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 70,669 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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