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EA05 VGN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,884 mi
Last recorded127,884 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VGN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 127,884 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 118,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 108,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 108,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,308 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 97,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,376 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 91,376 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 86,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,654 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 80,654 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,929 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,565 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,403 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,175 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 45,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,090 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,818 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,625 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 26,446 miles

Both rear tyres aged cracked/perishing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,446 miles

Both rear tyres aged cracked/perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,427 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,952 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 VGN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

EA05 VGN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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