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CE55 UVM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,925 mi
Last recorded123,925 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 123,925 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,640 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 115,637 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 107,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 107,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,435 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 100,432 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,116 miles

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

child seat fitted at time of test, full test of nearside rear seatbelt not carried out

nail in both rear tyres

some damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 21 Mar 2016 94,116 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

child seat fitted at time of test, full test of nearside rear seatbelt not carried out

nail in both rear tyres

some damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 4 Sep 2014 82,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs very worn

rear exhaust support bracket corroded away temporary strap supporting now

spare tyre very badly perished exposing cords

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,625 miles

rear silencer near limit

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,890 miles

n/s/r seat has child seat so unable to fully check condition and operation of seat belt

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,506 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 UVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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