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CE55 XCG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,017 mi
Last recorded149,017 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XCG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 149,017 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 149,017 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 148,285 miles

Front windscreen has damage

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Jun 2021 148,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres worn on outer edges

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 6 Jul 2020 143,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 143,111 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 131,502 miles

Nearside Front tyre only just legal at time of mot

Nearside Rear tyre very close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre very close to legal limit

fuel filler hose perished ok at mot

Pass 12 Jul 2018 121,142 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 121,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,223 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2017 107,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

engine mount knocking

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,032 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel filler hose heavily perished (7.2.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 92,032 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel filler hose heavily perished (7.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 81,678 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,377 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,686 miles

FRONT NO PLATE DETERIOATED .OK AT TIME OF MOT

NSR SEATBELT NOT FULLY INSPECTED AS VEHICLE PRESENTED FOR MOT WITH CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 21 Jan 2013 65,681 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT NO PLATE DETERIOATED .OK AT TIME OF MOT

NSR SEATBELT NOT FULLY INSPECTED AS VEHICLE PRESENTED FOR MOT WITH CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 14 Jan 2012 58,663 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 58,663 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,107 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 41,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 41,171 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,219 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 XCG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XCG, 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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What year was CE55 XCG registered?

CE55 XCG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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