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CE55 EWK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,858 mi
Last recorded107,858 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2020 107,858 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 103,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 103,854 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,012 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 92,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 86,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 86,967 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 1,587 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 73,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,890 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,859 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 67,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,957 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,296 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,542 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 EWK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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