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CE05 CAU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,240 mi
Last recorded66,240 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre in sidewall

Fail 20 May 2026 66,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre in sidewall

Pass 21 May 2025 63,289 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 63,289 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 59,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside sill is slightly corroded at front

Fail 16 May 2024 59,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside sill is slightly corroded at front

Pass 19 May 2023 55,762 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 55,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 50,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 50,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside front sills are slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2021 50,094 miles

Power steering component leaking pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside front sills are slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2020 49,380 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 49,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 48,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres are cracking in tread

Pass 14 May 2018 48,473 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 48,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 47,848 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,240 miles

rear wash wipe switch now controls front washers

Fail 27 Apr 2016 47,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 46,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,457 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,638 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 44,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,736 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,546 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 43,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2011 42,424 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 42,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,511 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,684 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,162 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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CE05 CAU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE05 CAU, 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 CAU registered?

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

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