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EF05 NGE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,814 mi
Last recorded109,814 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 NGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 109,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 109,814 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,311 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 100,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,027 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,208 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,849 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all four tyres cracking around treads and walls. Advise to replace asap 185/65/15

Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,673 miles

all four tyres cracking around tread and walls. 185/65/15

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,278 miles

all four tyres just starting to perish around treads and walls. 185/65/15

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,271 miles

front brake pads and discs starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,657 miles

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,325 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 31,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f foglamp broken and inop.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,337 miles

o/s/f foglamp broken and inop.

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 NGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NGE, 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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EF05 NGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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