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CE05 EWW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,413 mi
Last recorded145,413 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 145,413 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 145,413 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 139,188 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 139,188 miles

Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 132,118 miles

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

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2015 119,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Apr 2014 106,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 94,438 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,311 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,442 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 57,701 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,701 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,168 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,604 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 26,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 EWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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