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CE05 EWN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,860 mi
Last recorded88,860 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 88,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 80,420 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,526 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 79,524 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 72,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,200 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65r 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,279 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,972 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 47,017 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,153 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,038 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,119 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall perished

o/s rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,306 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 24,303 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,437 miles

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

spring on n/s/r brake pads not fitted correctly

Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,618 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 EWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 EWN, 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 EWN registered?

CE05 EWN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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