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EA05 VFZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,211 mi
Last recorded139,211 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 139,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 132,886 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rod joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 132,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and soft most the way along (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rod joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 127,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 123,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 117,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 110,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 104,953 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 104,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 97,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play roll bar link lower joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 80,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,850 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 63,631 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 41,512 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,674 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 36,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,244 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,013 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 30,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,489 miles

minor cut on outer wall left hand front tyre cord not visible

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,353 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 VFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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