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CE05 XJM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,296 mi
Last recorded84,296 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XJM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,296 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 84,296 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 76,285 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 76,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,816 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 64,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,431 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,838 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 50,832 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,092 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,241 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 43,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,811 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 XJM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

CE05 XJM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is CE05 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 XJM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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