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CU54 OZF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

177,580 mi
Last recorded177,580 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OZF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 177,580 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 165,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sills soft / corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 153,572 miles

previous welded repairs to outer sills appear good and sound

Pass 14 Aug 2017 149,014 miles

UNDERSIDE SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Fail 14 Aug 2017 149,014 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F BOLD ON EDGES - CUT ON INSIDE - 185 65 15 88H (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE TRACKING DUE TO TYRE WEAR

Headlamp aim too low N/S (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low O/S (1.8)

O/S/F BOLD ON EDGES - 185 65 15 88H

Registration plate lamp not working N/S (1.1.C.1d)

UNDERSIDE SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 17 Aug 2016 143,540 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 143,497 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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 10 Aug 2015 139,135 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 139,134 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 133,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2013 130,058 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 130,029 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 125,709 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 125,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 125,783 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

noise from engine

rear exhaust mounting strap broken

under tray insecure and broken

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2011 119,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertray broken

Fail 4 Feb 2011 119,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertray broken

Fail 7 Dec 2009 100,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside number plate bulb slightly dimmer than offside

under tray bvroken

Pass 7 Dec 2009 100,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside number plate bulb slightly dimmer than offside

under tray bvroken

Fail 30 Dec 2008 80,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 80,961 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 57,306 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Dec 2007 57,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

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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CU54 OZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CU54 OZF, 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 CU54 OZF registered?

CU54 OZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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