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EF05 EPE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,320 mi
Last recorded80,320 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 EPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 80,320 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Beam axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 80,319 miles

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Beam axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 73,776 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors are leaking diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,812 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,230 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 61,417 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 57,203 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 57,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,336 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,165 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 50,165 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,716 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 44,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,129 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,152 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,272 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,087 miles

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of age dry rubber cracks (perishing)

offside rear tyre showing signs of age dry rubber cracks (perishing)

wipers clearing screen but juddering

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,973 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,805 miles

rear exhaust back box bracket corroded/broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 16 May 2011 22,512 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)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 20,369 miles

near side front tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 May 2009 16,864 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 12,946 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 12,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EF05 EPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EF05 EPE, 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 EF05 EPE registered?

EF05 EPE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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