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CE05 CWO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,794 mi
Last recorded95,794 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 CWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 95,793 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,176 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 89,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,792 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 84,792 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,324 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n the limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 70,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 66,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,895 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,695 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 59,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 55,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,035 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 49,998 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside and nearside frfont tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,278 miles

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 25 Mar 2011 45,278 miles

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

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,451 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 27,797 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 CWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CWO, 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 CWO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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