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CE05 EVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,328 mi
Last recorded79,328 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,328 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 79,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,619 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,852 miles

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

drivers door mirror slightly loose

Fail 17 Mar 2015 67,852 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror slightly loose

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,083 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,743 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 59,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 54,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,134 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,732 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 46,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,581 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,587 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2008 20,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

CE05 EVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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