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CX55 XEL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,823 mi
Last recorded105,823 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XEL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 105,823 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 92,066 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,262 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 88,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 83,638 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 83,638 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,142 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 78,142 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light

Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,588 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 72,588 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 67,562 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,745 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,791 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,865 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 XEL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX55 XEL registered?

CX55 XEL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is CX55 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 XEL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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