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CE05 CAV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

136,971 mi
Last recorded136,971 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 136,971 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers door check strap faulty

heavy corrosion on rear suspension components

o/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2022 129,237 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING AND SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 15 Nov 2022 129,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING AND SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,729 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

engine oil leak

front number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 15 Nov 2021 122,729 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

engine oil leak

front number plate starting to deteriate

multiple cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2020 115,194 miles

slight noise o/s/ rear wheel bearing

slight wear n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 28 Oct 2020 115,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight noise o/s/ rear wheel bearing

slight wear n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Oct 2019 108,639 miles

fluctuation o/s/r brake

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 16 Oct 2019 108,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

fluctuation o/s/r brake

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,725 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLIT

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 101,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 94,086 miles

slight noise on both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 13 Nov 2017 94,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

slight noise on both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,643 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On The Very Outer Edge.

Fail 10 Nov 2016 84,643 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre Worn On The Very Outer Edge.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Going To Steering Rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,340 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 76,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,698 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,628 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,560 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 45,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,003 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES , N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 16 Nov 2011 34,003 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES , N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,967 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,462 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 23,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,996 miles

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

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 CAV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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

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