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CE05 XOJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,958 mi
Last recorded111,958 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,958 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear under body corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 111,958 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear under body corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 109,300 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box support bracket corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light stays on , on the dash

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Fail 20 Sep 2017 109,300 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box support bracket corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light stays on , on the dash

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,495 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 103,735 miles

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

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre perished

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 103,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre perished

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 98,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 98,560 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 89,888 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres edges worned

Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres edges worned

Pass 13 Feb 2012 82,994 miles

nearside rear tyre tread starting to step slightly on inside

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,444 miles

nearside rear tyre near 2mm mark

no rear seats/belts fitted time of test

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 XOJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

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

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