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EF05 XTA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,270 mi
Last recorded131,270 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XTA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 131,270 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 131,221 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,860 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,617 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges & perished & cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limits & tread perished & cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2017 113,617 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres wearing low on edges & perished & cracking

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limits & very badly perished & cracked on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limits & tread perished & cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,612 miles

power steering ram area damp

Fail 9 Jun 2016 108,612 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s number plate light not working until tailgate was closed

power steering ram area damp

Pass 10 Jun 2015 104,466 miles

power steering ram area damp

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,264 miles

Both sides rear shock absorber lower bushes are slightly deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers starting to smear slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 99,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,477 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,714 miles

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)

lower ignition switch cowl not fitted

n/s/front tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/rear tyre nearly bald on outer/worn inner edges & perishing

o/s/rear tyre worn on both edges & perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2010 56,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,546 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 45,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 13 Jun 2009 45,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,507 miles

front discs lipped.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,507 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs lipped.

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 XTA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

EF05 XTA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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