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CE05 EYS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,919 mi
Last recorded44,919 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 44,919 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 44,532 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 44,075 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear suspension inc components

vehicle undersealed inc pipes

Fail 29 Feb 2024 44,047 miles

Emissions unable to be completed thick black smoke/soot (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear suspension inc components

vehicle undersealed inc pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2023 42,941 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 41,168 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,907 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2020 37,558 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,027 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 35,014 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,034 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,924 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,784 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

rear exhaust mount/strap heavily corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,615 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 21,615 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,662 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 EYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EYS, 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 EYS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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