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CW55 FSP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 FSP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,488 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 96,932 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 96,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 95,320 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 95,311 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,579 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 82,335 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 82,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,069 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,010 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 68,000 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,658 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 67,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,166 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,860 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,498 miles

surface cracks to nsr tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,960 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,412 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,837 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 61,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise front discs and pads wearing thin.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,976 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 39,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FSP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FSP, 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 FSP registered?

CW55 FSP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is CW55 FSP safe to buy?

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