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EA05 AWU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,816 mi
Last recorded131,816 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 AWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 131,816 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 127,650 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 127,650 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 116,916 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,017 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 110,017 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 106,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Noise from pulley/belt area.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,283 miles

Noise from pulley/belt area.

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 83,273 miles

osr tyre perishing

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

nsr tyre perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2012 83,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

nsr tyre perishing

osr tyre perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,691 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 36,583 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,435 miles

Nearside 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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EA05 AWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EA05 AWU, 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 EA05 AWU registered?

EA05 AWU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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