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CE55 EWA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,156 mi
Last recorded109,156 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 EWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,156 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 104,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

corrosion visible n/s + o/s rear sill inner area not yet excessive

Fail 12 Feb 2022 104,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion visible n/s + o/s rear sill inner area not yet excessive

Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.04mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,867 miles

Nearside Rear brakes binding slightly

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 97,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brakes binding slightly

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 94,053 miles

rear exhaust touching tow bracket

Fail 18 Feb 2019 94,052 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust touching tow bracket

Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,786 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Switch (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 87,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Switch (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 79,941 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,205 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 72,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 68,617 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 68,616 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,738 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 40,292 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,292 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,442 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,081 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 EWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EWA, 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 EWA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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