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EA05 GKX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,160 mi
Last recorded140,160 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,160 miles

DPF Exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 140,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

DPF Exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 136,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 136,222 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 130,867 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 124,700 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 117,503 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2015 111,544 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,315 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 105,315 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 98,383 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

engine stabiliser bar rubber soft

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,835 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,979 miles

Bodywork damage.

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear brake discs lipped,rusty.

covers fitted to vehicle.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 81,961 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Bodywork damage.

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Cuts to tyres in general.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre cracking side walls.

Rear brake discs lipped,rusty.

covers fitted to vehicle.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,890 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,637 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,450 miles

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

nearside front tyre is low on both edges

offside front tyre is low on inner edge

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 GKX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GKX, 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 GKX registered?

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

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