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CT55 BRZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,944 mi
Last recorded109,944 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 BRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective TEMP FIX (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 109,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH FRONT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective TEMP FIX (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 108,372 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,389 miles

Body not fully secure BOTH SILLS NOT WELDED (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 107,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure BOTH SILLS NOT WELDED (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2019 105,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 105,159 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 103,624 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 102,504 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,832 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust has temporary repair

Fail 21 Apr 2016 100,831 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust has temporary repair

Pass 11 May 2015 96,458 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 96,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine oil filler cap missing

Rear exhaust mounting poor repair with wire.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,767 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,482 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,876 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,876 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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CT55 BRZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CT55 BRZ, 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 CT55 BRZ registered?

CT55 BRZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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