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CE55 XCX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

170,053 mi
Last recorded170,053 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 170,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 165,110 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2024 157,819 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 151,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking in tread section. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 150,999 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking in tread section. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 145,338 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 145,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 136,262 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 136,258 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 130,026 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 130,022 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 122,255 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2018 111,917 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 111,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit man limit 1.76 after 6 revs 4.87 avrage (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached inner wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,863 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 99,469 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black (7.4.B.4)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,155 miles

rear brake balance very close to limit

Fail 23 Aug 2016 89,143 miles

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

rear brake balance very close to limit

Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,131 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,023 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 60,712 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,283 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,590 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,612 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,025 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 XCX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

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

Is CE55 XCX safe to buy?

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