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CE05 RXM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

133,715 mi
Last recorded133,715 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 RXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 133,715 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 133,713 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,117 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 124,117 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 124,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side wiper blade split

unable to open boot inspection done throuth rear seats

Fail 4 Mar 2014 110,000 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side wiper blade split

unable to open boot inspection done throuth rear seats

Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,061 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 95,061 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 85,699 miles

oil filer cap missing

Fail 30 May 2012 85,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil filer cap missing

Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,537 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,520 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 49,488 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,021 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,115 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 RXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

CE05 RXM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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