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EG05 COH

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,141 mi
Last recorded129,141 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 COH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 129,141 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 129,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 114,323 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 114,323 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,625 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,622 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 COH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 COH, 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 COH registered?

EG05 COH is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is EG05 COH safe to buy?

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