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CT55 MRU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,195 mi
Last recorded160,195 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 MRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 160,195 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 157,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 145,022 miles

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

advise underbody components corroding

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 144,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted now ok (1.8)

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

advise offside front wiper slight smearing

advise underbody components corroding

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 129,282 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear wiper arm missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 109,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 109,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,527 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,381 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,386 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,476 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipe furrels surface rust

wear on both rear tyres outside edgs

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 MRU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 CT55 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

CT55 MRU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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