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CE05 PHA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,791 mi
Last recorded97,791 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 PHA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 97,791 miles

heavy corrossion on rear axle and rear silencer

Fail 2 Apr 2021 97,583 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heavy corrossion on rear axle and rear silencer

Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,525 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 90,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (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))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNERS ()

NOISE FROM O/S FRONT WHEEL WHEN TURNED LOCK TO LOCK

Number plate light cover missing

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

Fail 8 Mar 2019 84,788 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged BOTH REAR PIPE BRACKETS TO SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTED THROUGH (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR AXLE, O/S SLOW OPERATION (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure SECURING BOLT NOT FULLY HOME (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively DRIVERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNERS ()

NOISE FROM O/S FRONT WHEEL WHEN TURNED LOCK TO LOCK

Number plate light cover missing

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,721 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 80,660 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,223 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

welded areas covered in thick paint.

Fail 1 Apr 2017 77,214 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket corroded. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped bracket corroded. (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,856 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,935 miles

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

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

offside side outter body sill holed by corrosion out side of the prescrided area

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,874 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 57,823 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,915 miles

Part of the exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,104 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 44,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,487 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,810 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 PHA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PHA, 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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CE05 PHA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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