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CE05 TUP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,174 mi
Last recorded132,174 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 TUP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,174 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 131,928 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking fluid and noisy (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2016 105,478 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2016 105,478 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 101,979 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 93,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 84,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,743 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2011 64,817 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 64,817 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,457 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,991 miles

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

evidence of tyre contact with wheel arch protection at nearside /front . no contact when checking on turn plates

Fail 11 Feb 2008 44,991 miles

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

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

evidence of tyre contact with wheel arch protection at nearside /front . no contact when checking on turn plates

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 TUP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 TUP, 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 TUP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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