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CE05 EUT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,104 mi
Last recorded121,104 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EUT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 121,104 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Drivers seat has slight play

Engine covered in oil

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 121,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Drivers seat has slight play

Engine covered in oil

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear exhuast mounting slightly deteriorated

smells of fuel but no laek found

Pass 6 Feb 2013 119,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,177 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 101,177 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,639 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 88,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 79,068 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,054 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 69,051 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,116 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 61,116 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 EUT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EUT, 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 EUT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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