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CX55 XGU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,043 mi
Last recorded144,043 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 144,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2023 143,795 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 132,949 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 132,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe to o/s rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 123,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 116,672 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 111,359 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 111,359 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 106,291 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 106,291 miles

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,782 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 100,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 94,457 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,719 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 79,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,344 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 69,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2012 69,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,503 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,562 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,950 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,139 miles

Nearside 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 XGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

CX55 XGU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 December 2005.

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