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CE05 WRJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,058 mi
Last recorded105,058 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,058 miles

ALL rear suspension corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both - o/s/f very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 105,058 miles

ALL rear suspension corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both - o/s/f very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,010 miles

All rear suspension corroded

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Apr 2018 89,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both torn (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Tailgate trim broken (6.1.C.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure Both light units loose (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and o/s/r tyres (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded Badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear ALL rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 75,062 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded Badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear ALL rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,364 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded Badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear ALL rear suspension corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 60,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Valve stem seriously damaged Both front and n/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Wiper torn on edges

Offside Front coil spring corroded Badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear ALL rear suspension corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 49,046 miles

ALL rear suspension corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f and spare tyres perished / cracks and made in 2005

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,046 miles

ALL rear suspension corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f and spare tyres perished / cracks and made in 2005

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,523 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 46,523 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,765 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,502 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,068 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,903 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 WRJ 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WRJ, 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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CE05 WRJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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