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CX55 ZCO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,104 mi
Last recorded92,104 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,104 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 92,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,076 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 82,075 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,751 miles

dents to body panels

fan belt noisy

front and rear bumpers damaged

items removed from rear view mirror

o/s/f window inop

slight smeer to wipers

wheel trims damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2014 77,750 miles

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

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

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

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

dents to body panels

fan belt noisy

front and rear bumpers damaged

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

items removed from rear view mirror

o/s/f window inop

slight smeer to wipers

spare tyre flat

wheel trims damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,487 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,703 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

cut in tread of nearside front tyre and minor damage to offside front outer tyre wall

front pads worn thin

front tyres worn to approx 3mm

rear silencer strap broken

tailgate wiper incomplete

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal rubber missing

cut in tread of nearside front tyre and minor damage to offside front outer tyre wall

front pads worn thin

front tyres worn to approx 3mm

rear silencer strap broken

tailgate wiper incomplete

Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,105 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,589 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,410 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 ZCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

CX55 ZCO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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The MOT history for CX55 ZCO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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