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EA05 DKU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,679 mi
Last recorded88,679 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 88,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 79,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,148 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ns drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 74,164 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill Section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 73,368 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 71,931 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 71,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,694 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,167 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,353 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,057 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 49,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 31,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,729 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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EA05 DKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

EA05 DKU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is EA05 DKU safe to buy?

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