MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1x rear exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
1x rear exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe ferrel (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust bracket broken
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise tracking check
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise tracking check
slight play in n/s track rod end
unable to see brake pads advise closer inspection
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
unable to see brake pads advise closer inspection
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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CE05 CVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 CVB, 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 CVB registered?
CE05 CVB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is CE05 CVB safe to buy?
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