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EA05 VEP

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

213,540 mi
Last recorded213,540 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VEP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 213,540 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2020 199,044 miles

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

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

fuel filter looks damp not leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2019 189,601 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 189,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 179,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise when rotated (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 179,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise when rotated (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 173,080 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 172,032 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 166,920 miles

Offside oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 166,920 miles

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

Offside oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2015 153,205 miles

Offside obligatory indirect vision device seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 153,205 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 142,639 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 130,378 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 130,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,548 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 103,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,663 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,215 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,057 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 VEP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

EA05 VEP is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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