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CE05 XNY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,932 mi
Last recorded186,932 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XNY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 186,932 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 178,336 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 171,405 miles

Offside Front Seat

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 164,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2018 154,705 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 154,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 143,844 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 125,908 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,486 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 65,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,881 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,352 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 52,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear mount corroded

Offside service brake and parking brake performance slightly low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 46,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear silencer mount corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 39,329 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,029 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2009 28,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,809 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 20,809 miles

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

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 XNY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

CE05 XNY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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