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CX55 SXP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,366 mi
Last recorded162,366 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SXP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 162,366 miles

the high level centre brake lamp is not fully working.

Fail 21 Aug 2019 162,366 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

the high level centre brake lamp is not fully working.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 150,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

slight damage to n/s outer cill

slight play in n/s inner joint

Pass 3 Aug 2017 136,617 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

around gearbox seals damp

exhaust corroded

lower of radiator damp

Fail 2 Aug 2017 136,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

around gearbox seals damp

exhaust corroded

lower of radiator damp

Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,457 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

around gearbox seals damp

n/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2016 121,457 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

around gearbox seals damp

n/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,308 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Fail 19 Aug 2015 102,308 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,954 miles

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

gearbox damp, nearside diff. oil seal

offside & nearside outer cill's corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear tailgate cover for number plate light's & boot switch insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

gearbox damp, nearside diff. oil seal

offside & nearside outer cill's corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear tailgate cover for number plate light's & boot switch insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,837 miles

Rear exhaust box and rear exhaust hanger deterioated.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Dec 2011 44,040 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,025 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,631 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,733 miles

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

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

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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CX55 SXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CX55 SXP, 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 CX55 SXP registered?

CX55 SXP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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