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CE05 VXO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,632 mi
Last recorded106,632 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,632 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 106,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,630 miles

Both fron t tyres treads low

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pads low & discs rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,429 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,585 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 34,780 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,780 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 VXO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

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

Is CE05 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 VXO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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