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CE55 UUP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,243 mi
Last recorded139,243 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 139,243 miles

Offside Front CV boot split only visible on full lock

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp snapped, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 139,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front CV boot split only visible on full lock

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp snapped, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 132,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to offside front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

Fail 15 Jul 2017 132,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to offside front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 26 Jul 2016 127,848 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer securing bracket deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 121,053 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 121,053 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 117,572 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 106,948 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 99,415 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,814 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,541 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,487 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 9 Dec 2010 69,701 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,061 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 58,061 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,545 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,545 miles

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

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

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 UUP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 UUP, 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 UUP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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