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CE05 EXD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,923 mi
Last recorded168,923 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2017 168,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 153,578 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 141,944 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 130,075 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 129,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 121,683 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 109,772 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,507 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 92,507 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,138 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 EXD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

CE05 EXD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CE05 EXD safe to buy?

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