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CW55 EGU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

213,242 mi
Last recorded213,242 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 EGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 213,242 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 210,356 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 210,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 206,920 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 206,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill heavily corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill heavily corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 202,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 194,890 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 188,067 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 188,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed exterior handle sticks and affects closing ability (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 177,778 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 177,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 166,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 153,986 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 144,623 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 133,886 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 120,026 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,272 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,597 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,434 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,021 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,627 miles

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

nail in spare tyre

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 EGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU registered?

CW55 EGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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