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CE55 XDB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,343 mi
Last recorded112,343 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 112,343 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 110,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 107,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,277 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 101,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,380 miles

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal

Fail 24 Feb 2016 84,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in hole (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in hole (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,079 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 77,079 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 67,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seats fitted to rear x 3

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,905 miles

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

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,681 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

n/s rear tyre showing fatique cracks on outer wall and tread area

o/s and n/s rear seat belts unable to fully inspect,child seats fitted

o/s rear tyre showing fatique cracks on outer wall and tread area

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,022 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 33,022 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,169 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,233 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 20,233 miles

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

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 XDB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

CE55 XDB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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