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EA05 EYV

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,531 mi
Last recorded91,531 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 91,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit heavy cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit heavy cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 91,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit heavy cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit heavy cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2015 85,439 miles

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

Offside 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) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all exhaust heat shields insecure

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 May 2015 85,439 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all exhaust heat shields insecure

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 79,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre perishing in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,308 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 74,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,733 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 67,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 62,820 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 62,820 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,175 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,160 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 44,160 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 30,289 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,289 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 EYV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EYV, 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 EYV registered?

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

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