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CX55 ZCY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,688 mi
Last recorded94,688 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 ZCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,688 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 94,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,220 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 85,817 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,446 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,630 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 68,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken but rest of exhaust supported

nearside rear tyre cracking inner wall

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,118 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 51,118 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 43,028 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 43,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 33,001 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,905 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 ZCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

CX55 ZCY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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