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CE05 CBX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,830 mi
Last recorded88,830 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,830 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,591 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 80,573 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,549 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,266 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on outside wall

offside front tyre worn low close to legal limit and unevenly

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

track check and adjustment due to advanced tyre wear

Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,266 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on outside wall

offside front tyre worn low close to legal limit and unevenly

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

track check and adjustment due to advanced tyre wear

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,670 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 43,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 30,920 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,920 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 CBX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

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

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The MOT history for CE05 CBX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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