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EA05 VFE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

200,279 mi
Last recorded200,279 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 200,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 193,871 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 168,873 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 16 Mar 2018 168,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 151,765 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 140,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner and outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking onto osf drive shaft

Fail 14 Mar 2016 140,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner and outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking onto osf drive shaft

Pass 9 Mar 2015 128,196 miles

exhaust corrosion around back box joint / nsr tyre on 2mm on outer edge / both sills softed

Fail 9 Mar 2015 128,196 miles

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

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

exhaust corrosion around back box joint / nsr tyre on 2mm on outer edge / both sills softed

Pass 18 Mar 2014 113,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads look low

n/s/r brake judder

tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2014 113,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads look low

n/s/r brake judder

tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2013 94,495 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

Damage to o/s outer sill

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Mar 2013 94,495 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

Damage to o/s outer sill

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,823 miles

chip in screen

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,147 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slight cracking but not exposing chords

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,689 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 44,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,644 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 VFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VFE, 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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EA05 VFE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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