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CE05 TVT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,477 mi
Last recorded180,477 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 TVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 180,477 miles

n/s and o/s sills damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r tires worn on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2016 180,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and o/s/f (drop links) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and o/s/f (drop links) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure and n/s/f (6.2.A.1)

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

n/s and o/s sills damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r tires worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 102,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to n/s/r sill

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 102,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to n/s/r sill

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s and n/s sills damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,814 miles

damage to o/s/r and n/s/r outer sill's

Fail 23 Aug 2011 66,814 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to o/s/r and n/s/r outer sill's

Pass 6 Feb 2010 49,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,587 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 TVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

CE05 TVT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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