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CE55 KCG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,810 mi
Last recorded71,810 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KCG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,810 miles

Front wipers are split + worn

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,373 miles

28% brake imbalance rear axle

Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,987 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,479 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 64,479 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 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,889 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres were under inflated

Fail 10 Aug 2016 61,889 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

all four tyres were under inflated

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,889 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,182 miles

cracks in both rear tyres + close to legal limit of 1.6mm tread

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

slight fray drivers seat belt

Fail 2 Aug 2013 56,080 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades smearing screen

nearside rear tyre cracked + was down to 10psi

slight fray drivers seat belt

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,911 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork is damaged but no sharp edges present

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

oil level is low

slight judder to front brakes

Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork is damaged but no sharp edges present

oil level is low

slight imbalance to front brakes = 12%

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,263 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,371 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 26,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 KCG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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