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CE05 EWR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,366 mi
Last recorded80,366 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EWR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 80,366 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 79,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,630 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 77,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,417 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion seen on off-side behind wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 76,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 3/4 tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion seen on off-side behind wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 3/4 treads badly worn - stepped tread design tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 3/4 treads badly worn - stepped tread design tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,857 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,318 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 71,268 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 68,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,091 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,019 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 61,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,076 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 59,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,901 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 55,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 45,976 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,949 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant leak from bottom of radiator

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 38,093 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,859 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,859 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,992 miles

n/s/r tyre flat

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 EWR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

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

Is CE05 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 EWR shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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