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CX55 SYU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,118 mi
Last recorded94,118 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SYU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 94,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion to all steel brake pipes

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,964 miles

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes serviceable on test

Fail 7 Sep 2021 87,964 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes serviceable on test

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,896 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 76,896 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,704 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 11,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 11,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,609 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 48,609 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,106 miles

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes serviceable on test

Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,243 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,708 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres (outer sidewalls starting to perish)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,448 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,509 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,478 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
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CX55 SYU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CX55 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

CX55 SYU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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