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EG05 CMO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,982 mi
Last recorded145,982 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CMO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 145,982 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 144,134 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 144,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 142,018 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 142,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer strap broken (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 141,558 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 131,206 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 120,702 miles

near side front and near side rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhaust strap rusting

Pass 23 Nov 2012 107,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 97,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 97,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 88,010 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 94,158 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 94,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,360 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 68,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,426 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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EG05 CMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EG05 CMO, 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 EG05 CMO registered?

EG05 CMO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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