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CE05 FBA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,214 mi
Last recorded121,214 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 FBA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 121,214 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake calipes slight damp(poss slight leak)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 106,862 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,329 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall

warp on o/s/f brake

Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,216 miles

nsr sill damaged

rear indicators disscoloured

ns side repeator disscooloured

Fail 25 Feb 2011 86,111 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ns side repeator disscooloured

nsr sill damaged

rear indicators disscoloured

Pass 4 May 2010 77,910 miles

ns side repeator disscoloured

nsr sill damaged

osf indicator disscoloured

rear exhaust strap rusted

Fail 4 May 2010 77,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ns side repeator disscoloured

nsr sill damaged

osf indicator disscoloured

rear exhaust strap rusted

Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,688 miles

both rear indicators slightly disscoloured

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust and strap deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,699 miles

exhaust back box clamp rusted

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 FBA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

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

Is CE05 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 FBA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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