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CE55 EVX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

122,635 mi
Last recorded122,635 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 EVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 122,635 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner upper (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle beam assembly but not seriously weakened

Fail 14 Sep 2021 122,635 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner upper (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle beam assembly but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and upper inner floor/chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle beam and associated components but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Aug 2019 116,553 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills & rear upper floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded/deteriorating

surface corrosion to rear axle beam & associated components but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Aug 2019 116,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills & rear upper floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded/deteriorating

surface corrosion to rear axle beam & associated components but not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Fail 30 Aug 2018 112,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 104,740 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,178 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,175 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,948 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edges

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 21 Aug 2015 86,948 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front tyres wearing on outside edges

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,690 miles

Advise inspect front brake pads

Nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Aug 2014 78,690 miles

Advise inspect front brake pads

Nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,184 miles

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 70,184 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2012 61,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,363 miles

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

front brake discs and pads starting to wear

Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs and pads starting to wear

Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2009 38,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,791 miles

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

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

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 EVX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

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

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