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CE05 TVX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,546 mi
Last recorded83,546 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 TVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,546 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 83,528 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,018 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,222 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,213 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

OIL FILLER CAP MISSING //SURFACE CORROSION TO MOST UNDERBODY COMPONENTS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,217 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,046 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,174 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,815 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,562 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 TVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

CE05 TVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is CE05 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 TVX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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