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CE05 VWH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,373 mi
Last recorded70,373 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inc. flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s [border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

front of outer sill's weak

Fail 7 Oct 2020 70,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inc. flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s [border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

front of outer sill's weak

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,958 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [border liner] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

o/s & n/s outer sill's at front weak

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 65,957 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [border liner] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

o/s & n/s outer sill's at front weak

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported corroded mounting (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,464 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside number plate light taped

offside mirror bound with tape

Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,569 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,556 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut to centre tread area no cords apparent at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,675 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 29,675 miles

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,080 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,579 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 17,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,423 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 VWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

CE05 VWH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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