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CE05 TVC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,360 mi
Last recorded119,360 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 TVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 119,360 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 119,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel holed and very weakened by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 115,452 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 104,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,270 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link cover worn slight blow rear exhaust join

Fail 11 Apr 2018 97,270 miles

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

o/s/f anti roll bar link cover worn slight blow rear exhaust join

Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due To Exhaust Leaking (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,275 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 73,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,748 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 67,729 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,117 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,117 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,786 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 52,783 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 46,039 miles

Brake fluid level low

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

Offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,039 miles

Brake fluid level low

Offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,786 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,988 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 27,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 TVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TVC, 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 TVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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