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CE05 YVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,157 mi
Last recorded102,157 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 YVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2017 102,157 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,821 miles

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

Rear Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint applies to both nearside and offside suspension arm bush (rear) (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 90,821 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint applies to both nearside and offside suspension arm bush (rear) (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cooling fan noise req replacement

front wiperws slight split

slight movement drivers seat

Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 76,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,085 miles

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

n/s outer sill starting to corrode but not holed at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2013 70,085 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s outer sill starting to corrode but not holed at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,551 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but supported.

tailpipe fractured at joint.

Fail 16 Jun 2012 62,551 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken but supported.

tailpipe fractured at joint.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,525 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 35,784 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,459 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 25,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YVM, 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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CE05 YVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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