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CU54 PXW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,167 mi
Last recorded168,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 168,167 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 168,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Pass 10 Mar 2015 155,288 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bumper damaged

engine coover loose

Fail 26 Feb 2015 155,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bumper damaged

engine coover loose

Pass 14 Mar 2014 145,121 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded and support bracket fractured

Fail 4 Mar 2014 145,121 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded and support bracket fractured

Pass 7 Mar 2013 135,149 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 128,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer strap deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 128,517 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer strap deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 102,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,465 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,881 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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CU54 PXW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

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

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