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CE55 FFM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,474 mi
Last recorded171,474 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 FFM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 171,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 152,370 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 152,320 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.01 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.03 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 124,970 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, front section. as per marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill- as per marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.01 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.03 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,521 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 99,510 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

boot trim/lock insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,338 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 76,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriorating, cracking between tread blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deteriorating, cracking between tread blocks (4.1.E.1)

Oil cap missing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,978 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,051 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 64,015 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,114 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,891 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,617 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,422 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,825 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 FFM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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