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AP05 ECJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,202 mi
Last recorded120,202 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 ECJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 120,202 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 120,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2016 110,447 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 100,807 miles

Both front sidelights slightly dim.

Fail 23 May 2015 100,807 miles

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

Both front sidelights slightly dim.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 85,915 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 76,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s cill is corroded but just out of prescribed area

Pass 24 May 2012 67,490 miles

both front wiper blades split (clear screen ok) rear wiper blade split

child seats fitted preventing full inspection of belts

coolant tank empty topped up for test, oil between min & max

front discs lipped & pads low

rear exhaust box corroded on joint to centre pipe

Fail 21 May 2012 67,462 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades split (clear screen ok) rear wiper blade split

child seats fitted preventing full inspection of belts

coolant tank empty topped up for test, oil between min & max

front discs lipped & pads low

rear exhaust box corroded on joint to centre pipe

Pass 25 May 2011 57,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 May 2011 57,549 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2010 51,357 miles

child seats fitted nearside front and rear. not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2009 40,336 miles

Chiold seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,604 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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AP05 ECJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP05 ECJ, 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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AP05 ECJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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