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CX55 YJB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,568 mi
Last recorded100,568 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YJB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2021 100,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Advise surface corrosion to 2 x main brake pipes

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

Offside Rear Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe

Pass 9 Jul 2020 93,161 miles

Advise surface corrosion to both main brake pipes

Nearside Front Advise slight play in Anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,750 miles

Advise surface corrosion to 2 x main brake pipes

Advise surface corrosion to front brake disc's

Fail 18 Jun 2019 89,750 miles

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

Advise surface corrosion to 2 x main brake pipes

Advise surface corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe is just acceptable.

Fail 27 Apr 2018 84,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (Seatbelt part of seat) (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Advise Corrosion to outer sill but is just outside a prescribed area

Offside Front Advise Corrosion to brake pipe which is just acceptable.

Pass 17 May 2017 78,487 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Outer sills but are not holed at this time

Nearside Front Tyre is worn heavily on the Outside edge and is only just acceptable

Offside Front Advise slight edge wear to tyre

Pass 17 May 2016 72,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 72,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 68,387 miles

Advise Child seat fitted N/S/R.

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside edge.

Advise NS/F Mirror damaged but is acceptable.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 68,387 miles

Advise Child seat fitted N/S/R.

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside edge.

Advise NS/F Mirror damaged but is acceptable.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,317 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,317 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,891 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 50,891 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,783 miles

Advise N/S/R Indicator bulb is slightly white.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is wearing on the inside and outside edges.

Advise O/S/F Lower suspension arm rear bush.

Advise front disc pads wearing low.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise N/S/R Indicator bulb is slightly white.

Advise N/S/R Tyre is wearing on the inside and outside edges.

Advise O/S/F Lower suspension arm rear bush.

Advise front disc pads wearing low.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 44,003 miles

Advise both front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Advise both rear tyres are only just above the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 44,003 miles

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

Advise both front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Advise both rear tyres are only just above the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,681 miles

Advise slight play in N/S/F Track rod end.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 38,681 miles

Advise slight play in N/S/F Track rod end.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,433 miles

Advise front disc pads are slightly low.

Advise nail in N/S/R Tyre.

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 YJB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YJB, 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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CX55 YJB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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