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CE05 EUZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

399,596 mi
Last recorded399,596 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EUZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 399,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 399,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 91,558 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 Dec 2015 83,842 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 83,839 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,156 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 75,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 59,546 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,303 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 53,303 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,652 miles

Oil leak

Oil low

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

Turbo heat sheild lose

Fail 13 Jun 2011 51,652 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Oil low

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

Turbo heat sheild lose

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,903 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 30,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,949 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,960 miles

front & rear no plates mortif emblems not euro

front discs showing wear lip

Fail 6 Feb 2008 21,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front & rear no plates mortif emblems not euro

front discs showing wear lip

n/s/r tyre under inflated

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 EUZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EUZ, 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 EUZ registered?

CE05 EUZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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