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CE05 CWK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,283 mi
Last recorded160,283 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CWK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 160,283 miles

Engine warning light on dash

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Middle belt (5.2.2b)

Underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 16 Mar 2017 160,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges - advise w/a to be checked

Engine warning light on dash

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Middle belt (5.2.2b)

Underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 19 Mar 2016 152,472 miles

Nearside Rear tread condition 2mm unevenwear on edges

Offside Rear tread condition 2mm uneven wear on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2015 152,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 140,722 miles

Coolant leak

Rear silancer connection has a small hole and is partly corroded

Top strut bearing n/s front is slightly stiff but not considered excessive

Fail 20 Mar 2014 140,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Coolant leak

Rear silancer connection has a small hole and is partly corroded

Top strut bearing n/s front is slightly stiff but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2013 124,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,304 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 108,304 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,676 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 87,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,419 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 69,356 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,663 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 CWK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CWK, 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 CWK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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