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CW55 ABX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,263 mi
Last recorded115,263 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 ABX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases side of back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 115,112 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases side of back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 110,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 110,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 105,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,098 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 94,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam DONE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,181 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,549 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,648 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,643 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has perished/split between treads (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,669 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,217 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,786 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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CW55 ABX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CW55 ABX, 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 CW55 ABX registered?

CW55 ABX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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