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CE55 XCT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,145 mi
Last recorded130,145 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 130,145 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 130,145 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 124,531 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ( A Post ) Marked In Yellow Chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2017 111,105 miles

sills rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2016 102,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 96,747 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 89,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,142 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,368 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,702 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,362 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Sep 2010 63,501 miles

ft pads getting low

ft tyres @ 3 mm

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,608 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,654 miles

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

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

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 XCT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

CE55 XCT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is CE55 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 XCT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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