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CE05 ZWU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,637 mi
Last recorded126,637 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 126,637 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 126,636 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 122,620 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,209 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,403 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 84,802 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,240 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 74,240 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,294 miles

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

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

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 1 Jun 2010 60,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 28 May 2009 44,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,645 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 ZWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

CE05 ZWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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