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CE05 EWM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,876 mi
Last recorded142,876 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 142,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Warn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Warn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 136,407 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 136,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,624 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 125,848 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,350 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 115,693 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,344 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 100,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 89,575 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 89,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 76,795 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 61,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 47,538 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 32,315 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,866 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 EWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

CE05 EWM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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