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CE05 BZW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,904 mi
Last recorded100,904 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 BZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 100,904 miles

Exhaust rusty in places.

Vehicle fairly muddy underneath.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 100,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust rusty in places.

Vehicle fairly muddy underneath.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,771 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, vehicle underside quite dirty, headlamp aims just within set limits, brake pedal pad wearing.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,721 miles

both rear indicator bulbs losing orange effect, osf and nsf tyres well worn.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,338 miles

exhaust rusty in places, nsf inboard driveshaft seal to gearbox leaking.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,368 miles

damage to rear bunper andrear hatch* indicatorslosing orange effect* underbody shields and mud on underside restrict examination*

Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,368 miles

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

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

damage to rear bunper andrear hatch* indicatorslosing orange effect* underbody shields and mud on underside restrict examination*

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,179 miles

headlamp aims just within set limits, exhaust very rusty in places, osf and nsr tyres well worn, vehicle fairly dirty underneath.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,826 miles

vehicle fairly dirty underneath, exhaust fairly rusty, nsf tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 28,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle fairly dirty underneath, exhaust fairly rusty, nsf tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,465 miles

Offside 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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CE05 BZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE05 BZW, 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 CE05 BZW registered?

CE05 BZW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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