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EG05 CNK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,101 mi
Last recorded93,101 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CNK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,101 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2019 93,101 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 93,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch inner trim (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 89,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 89,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 80,823 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 80,761 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak.

surface corrosion on underbody brake pipes.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak.

surface corrosion on underbody brake pipes.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,637 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,636 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,661 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 46,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

spare tyre soft

Pass 9 Oct 2010 37,928 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,493 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 CNK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EG05 CNK, 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 CNK registered?

EG05 CNK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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