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CE05 EVN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,633 mi
Last recorded116,633 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 116,633 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 116,630 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Top mount/spring fouling on chassis (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Top mount/spring fouling on chassis (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 115,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 115,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside strut top slightly fouling inner wing when rotated

spare wheel carrier secured by steels straps and cable ties

Fail 2 Mar 2019 108,389 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside strut top slightly fouling inner wing when rotated

spare wheel carrier secured by steels straps and cable ties

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,142 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 101,141 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,631 miles

offside cv boot weeping

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2017 92,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside cv boot weeping

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,487 miles

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

nearside steering rack boot cracking

rear tyres close to the limit

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,540 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,423 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 56,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,588 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 15,841 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,547 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 5,954 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 EVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

CE05 EVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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