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CE05 XOY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,505 mi
Last recorded121,505 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XOY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 121,505 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 121,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake hose mounting broken away from fixing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 118,690 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill weak (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,166 miles

aux belt cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2015 113,971 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 113,968 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of outer body sill area as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of outer body sill area (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 106,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,933 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,006 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,006 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,622 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear lips on front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,580 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

child seats fitted n/s & centre rear

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 XOY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

CE05 XOY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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The MOT history for CE05 XOY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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