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CE05 FAO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,468 mi
Last recorded70,468 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 FAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,598 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 60,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 49,922 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,868 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 43,172 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,510 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,137 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 32,137 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,520 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 FAO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

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

Is CE05 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 FAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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