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CX54 EHY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,525 mi
Last recorded124,525 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 EHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,525 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper marks on screen

Fail 21 Jun 2018 124,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper marks on screen

Pass 26 Jun 2017 120,672 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 116,222 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 116,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 111,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 111,371 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 106,828 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper perished

Fail 22 May 2014 106,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear wiper perished

Pass 18 May 2013 93,661 miles

front brake pads looked low

nsf tyre 3mm

nsr tyre edges worn

oil leak on engine

osr tyre 3mm and edges worn

wiper marks on screen

Fail 18 May 2013 93,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads looked low

nsf tyre 3mm

nsr tyre edges worn

oil leak on engine

osr tyre 3mm and edges worn

wiper marks on screen

Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,658 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

spare wheel missing

wiper marks in windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2012 72,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads low

spare wheel missing

wiper marks in windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2010 50,453 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2010 50,453 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,087 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,503 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,588 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inn er and outer edges

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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CX54 EHY 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 57.9%.

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 CX54 EHY, 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 CX54 EHY registered?

CX54 EHY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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