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CE55 EEU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,528 mi
Last recorded111,528 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 111,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s sill has been fillered

Fail 14 Sep 2022 111,397 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s sill has been fillered

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,833 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has inner and outter slight wear on edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on outter Edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear have surface rust

Fail 14 Sep 2021 105,833 miles

Fuel pipe damaged fuel filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has inner and outter slight wear on edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on outter Edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear have surface rust

Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,064 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 91,064 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,935 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 86,935 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,361 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,632 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres close to limit and worn on edges

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leaks

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 70,729 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded

slight judder all brakes

Pass 10 May 2013 66,329 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 61,956 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 56,823 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,905 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight scratch in zone a

Fail 9 Jun 2010 52,905 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight scratch in zone a

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,086 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panel fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,375 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panel fitted

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 EEU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EEU, 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 CE55 EEU registered?

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

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