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CE05 CAO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,511 mi
Last recorded86,511 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,511 miles

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 19 Jun 2026 86,510 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 20 Jun 2025 82,462 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 82,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 76,998 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,738 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 71,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump not pumping (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,044 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 66,044 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 65,630 miles

Front both front tyres inside edge worn close to limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Aug 2021 65,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights frosted fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end boot drivers side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front both front tyres inside edge worn close to limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,586 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 64,586 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 53,243 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 51,439 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

n/s sill rusting

Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,739 miles

frt discs and pads worn,

n/s rear tyre worn

rear shockers covers mising

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,091 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,851 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,763 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,121 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,578 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 29,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,251 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,255 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 CAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CAO, 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 CAO registered?

CE05 CAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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