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CE05 XAX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,577 mi
Last recorded66,577 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XAX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 66,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front - corroded & partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension axle corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 66,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front - corroded & partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension axle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,201 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre starting too break up

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,444 miles

front wipers wearing

Fail 31 May 2017 55,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front wipers wearing

Pass 31 May 2016 49,611 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 49,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 46,816 miles

o/s rear tyre starting too break up

Fail 9 May 2015 46,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre starting too break up

Fail 2 May 2014 43,844 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bottom off radiator corroded

o/s rear and n/s rear shock chrome covers all split letting dirt intoo shock

o/s rear tyre tread starting to break up

slight exhaust blow front section

Pass 2 May 2014 43,844 miles

bottom off radiator corroded

o/s rear and n/s rear shock chrome covers all split letting dirt intoo shock

o/s rear tyre tread starting to break up

slight exhaust blow front section

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 40,506 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,502 miles

various body damage

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,362 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,065 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,687 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 XAX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

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

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