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CE05 CVG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,640 mi
Last recorded110,640 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,640 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 2 X DUST COVERS SLIGHT DAMAGE SPLIT (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged 2X FRONT INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SLIGHT OUTTER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK NOT ECCESIVE (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 108,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2020 107,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 93,216 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 93,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,912 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 86,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 79,049 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 78,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 1 May 2015 70,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid leak

Powersteering fluid leak

Wipers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,481 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,297 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 52,923 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,923 miles

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 3 May 2011 47,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,176 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 36,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 24,561 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 8,148 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 CVG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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