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CX55 SZF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,715 mi
Last recorded96,715 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SZF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,715 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre starting to perish between tread

Fail 5 Feb 2018 96,715 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre starting to perish between tread

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,003 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Slight play in offside track rod end.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,585 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 85,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to rear backplates (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake pads wearing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,226 miles

No clutch pedal rubber fitted.

Fail 3 Feb 2015 78,208 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

No clutch pedal rubber fitted.

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,757 miles

Both rear brake pipes to back plates rusting.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside front outer moulding missing.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,546 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 64,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,813 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,813 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 48,441 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 48,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2010 38,647 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 38,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,624 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 SZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

CX55 SZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2005.

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