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CE55 EEP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,323 mi
Last recorded105,323 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 105,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 105,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 96,659 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 96,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,215 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 88,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,172 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 79,127 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,694 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,991 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 36,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 29,631 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

H\LAMP AIM MAX\MIN

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,631 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

H\LAMP AIM MAX\MIN

Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,780 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,526 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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CE55 EEP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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