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CE05 FBL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,199 mi
Last recorded120,199 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 120,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 120,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 116,535 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 115,008 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 115,008 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 111,620 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 111,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front and rear .(pump working) (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,506 miles

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

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

Nail in tyre N/S+O/S Rear ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 105,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nail in tyre N/S+O/S Rear ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,321 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s and o/s outer sill area corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill area

Fail 22 Feb 2016 86,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill area

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,733 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,475 miles

advise o/s rear lamp damaged but function ok

Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,925 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 55,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,202 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,301 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,710 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,882 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 FBL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

CE05 FBL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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