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CE55 EWP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,908 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 101,908 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,388 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,079 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 21 Sep 2016 75,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,499 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 66,499 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front seat linkage worn

Fail 16 Sep 2014 58,889 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front seat linkage worn

Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,707 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,479 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 41,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,611 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 EWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EWP, 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 EWP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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