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CE05 YVJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,882 mi
Last recorded78,882 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 YVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 78,882 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 78,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 77,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,435 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front heat shield loose

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

engine oil level low

Fail 10 Jul 2017 73,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front heat shield loose

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

engine oil level low

Pass 31 Mar 2016 879,416 miles

Item removed from drivers view

centre exhaust bracket corroded through

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2016 879,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside front tyre

centre exhaust bracket corroded through

Item removed from drivers view

Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,042 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,313 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,148 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,263 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

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

Spare tyre wall & tread cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,374 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,803 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,074 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 YVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol 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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

CE05 YVJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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