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CE05 CVF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,451 mi
Last recorded149,451 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 149,451 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 146,076 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 137,578 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 133,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn (outer edge)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 124,910 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 124,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 113,739 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 113,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 98,393 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,939 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jul 2010 82,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2009 61,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,452 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 CVF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CVF, 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 CVF registered?

CE05 CVF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is CE05 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 CVF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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