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EF05 OEJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,350 mi
Last recorded40,350 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 OEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,350 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak possibly rocker cover gasket ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 40,350 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak possibly rocker cover gasket ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 21 Nov 2015 108,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,823 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

o/s/f truck rod end has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,889 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 83,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,291 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 68,291 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 42,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 36,322 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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EF05 OEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

EF05 OEJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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