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EA05 EVN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,788 mi
Last recorded153,788 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 153,788 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer shoulder

engine oil leak

front cross member damaged and loose

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 8 Feb 2016 153,781 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper pivot seized for handbrake (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front worn on outer shoulder

engine oil leak

front cross member damaged and loose

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 6 Feb 2015 146,548 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 139,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 133,440 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 113,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front cross member has accident damage upper and lower sections.

Fuel flap cover missing.

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

Oil leak

Radiator slightly insecure.

Rear Tailgate has Damage and offside front wing and front bumper.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2012 113,313 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front cross member has accident damage upper and lower sections.

Fuel flap cover missing.

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

Oil leak

Radiator slightly insecure.

Rear Tailgate has Damage and offside front wing and front bumper.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,935 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 67,049 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 67,046 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,218 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 42,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EVN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA05 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

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

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