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EA05 EVC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,299 mi
Last recorded92,299 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,299 miles

engine oil stained

exhaust rear box strap corroded and broken but exhaust still secure

front brake discs and pads worn

slight damage to front crossmember

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,400 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 81,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,052 miles

off side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,848 miles

engine oil leak

off side rear tyre wearing low

stone chip in sweep area

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,598 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 EVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

EA05 EVC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 EVC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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