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CX55 VTF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,075 mi
Last recorded88,075 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VTF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,075 miles

Both rear tyres have deterioration defects.(cracking in sidewall areas)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 88,049 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres have deterioration defects.(cracking in sidewall areas)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,504 miles

near side front tyre worn on both shoulders & has sidewall damage (cords not exposed). off side front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 82,483 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

near side front tyre worn on both shoulders & has sidewall damage (cords not exposed). off side front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,933 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 75,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,996 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge centre 3/4 ok for mot

Fail 31 Aug 2011 71,996 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge centre 3/4 ok for mot

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,218 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,250 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,541 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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 VTF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

CX55 VTF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is CX55 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 VTF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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