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CE55 EFL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,224 mi
Last recorded110,224 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 110,224 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,682 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,773 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,758 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,567 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,773 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 68,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,966 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,377 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 61,352 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,379 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,933 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,975 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 28,686 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear 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 EFL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

CE55 EFL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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