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EA05 EVW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,551 mi
Last recorded85,551 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,551 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,528 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 71,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,434 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 60,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,895 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,023 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 47,405 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers door hinge stiff

interior mirror missing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,405 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door hinge stiff

interior mirror missing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 42,220 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

interior mirror missing

offside door strap noisey in operation

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,220 miles

interior mirror missing

offside door strap noisey in operation

Pass 2 Sep 2010 10,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat obviously fitted incoorectly

Fail 2 Sep 2010 10,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat obviously fitted incoorectly

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,665 miles

Interior rear view mirror missing

Service Light illumiated

Fail 31 Jul 2009 29,665 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Interior rear view mirror missing

Near side front tyre side wall scrubbed severely

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

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

Service Light illumiated

Pass 5 Jul 2008 22,053 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 EVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EVW, 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 EVW registered?

EA05 EVW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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