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CE05 FBN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,565 mi
Last recorded171,565 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 FBN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 171,565 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 171,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 158,881 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 158,541 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 146,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 146,651 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 134,702 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 121,745 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,231 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,554 miles

Both front sills corroded.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 99,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front sills corroded.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,559 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 65,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER WALL CUT BUT NOT THROUGH TO STRUCTURE

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,482 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,158 miles

Both side repeters pale.

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

Rear indicaters pale.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 29,360 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 29,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,607 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 FBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

CE05 FBN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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