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CE55 EEJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,374 mi
Last recorded91,374 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 EEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 91,374 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill has had repairs (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 91,374 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 79,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,362 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,362 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,802 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 58,336 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,336 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,467 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,337 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 39,322 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,873 miles

front brake imbalance close to 25%

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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CE55 EEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CE55 EEJ, 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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CE55 EEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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