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CE05 EWT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,999 mi
Last recorded80,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EWT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,999 miles

Engine management light lit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil cap missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill corrosion and repairs

Fail 20 Jun 2017 80,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light lit

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil cap missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill corrosion and repairs

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,947 miles

Engine management light lit

Fail 2 Mar 2016 75,941 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light lit

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,982 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 69,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,881 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 56,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,079 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,336 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,618 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,790 miles

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

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

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 EWT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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