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CE05 UPH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,930 mi
Last recorded97,930 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 UPH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 97,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2023 97,928 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and perishing

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 13 Oct 2022 94,538 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 94,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,449 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,719 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,060 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,913 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,435 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,230 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 49,521 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear seat not fully checked as child seats fitted

rear silencer exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,512 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 26,783 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 13,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,881 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 UPH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 UPH registered?

CE05 UPH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is CE05 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 UPH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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