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CE55 EEM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,952 mi
Last recorded127,952 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 127,952 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2020 118,315 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 104,246 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 91,099 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 80,001 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge and age related cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle and some components

under tray fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 80,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn on inner edge and age related cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front worn on inner edge and age related cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle and some components

under tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 74,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** on limit ** & uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack has slight play at inner joints

Fail 3 May 2016 74,442 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** on limit ** & uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack has slight play at inner joints

Pass 7 May 2015 69,722 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hole in nearside front body sill caused by corrosion

Fail 7 May 2014 65,594 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 65,594 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 59,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 54,906 miles

exhaust rear strap corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 49,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 12 May 2011 49,983 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 20 May 2010 44,416 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 44,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,284 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 39,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,273 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)

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 EEM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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