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CE05 YEX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,217 mi
Last recorded88,217 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,217 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,217 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,572 miles

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

NSR light cluster damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,491 miles

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

discs worn

slight damage to n/s/rear light lens

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

slight wear on front discs

Fail 7 Mar 2014 68,013 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight wear in front and rear suspension bushes

slight wear on front discs

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,524 miles

rear exhaust strap rusted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear lens damaged.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,186 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,363 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,689 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,305 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 YEX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

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

Is CE05 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 YEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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