CarVerify

Free Car Check

CW55 AVG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,431 mi
Last recorded96,431 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 AVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 96,431 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 96,423 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 92,623 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 92,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 87,579 miles

rear suspension & exhaust corroded

FRONT TYRES 16 & 17 YEARS OLD / DETERIORATED ON INNER SIDEWALLS

Fail 16 Apr 2021 87,579 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT LOWERS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

FRONT TYRES 16 & 17 YEARS OLD / DETERIORATED ON INNER SIDEWALLS

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALLJOINTS

rear suspension & exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2020 83,792 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 83,721 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,421 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 75,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,571 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 71,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,956 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,945 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 67,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,539 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 63,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,192 miles

head light aim poor

Fail 5 Sep 2014 60,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

head light aim poor

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be misread

nearside rear tyre cracking in treads

offside front tyre cracking in treads

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,319 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,849 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,438 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CW55 AVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CW55 AVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CW55 AVG?

You can check the full history of CW55 AVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CW55 AVG registered?

CW55 AVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is CW55 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW55 AVG shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CW55 AVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CW55 AVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.