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CE05 EZF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,724 mi
Last recorded135,724 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EZF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 135,724 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 126,318 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 126,318 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 117,244 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 117,244 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 109,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 109,971 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 102,384 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 102,382 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 93,605 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 93,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 85,709 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,621 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,701 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

suspect combustion gases seeping past injector seals

Fail 8 Feb 2014 67,654 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

suspect combustion gases seeping past injector seals

Pass 9 Feb 2013 60,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 11 Feb 2012 54,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

washers not working due to weather -4

Fail 26 Jan 2011 47,430 miles

Nearside Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,430 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,901 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 EZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EZF, 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 EZF registered?

CE05 EZF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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