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EG05 CPX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,680 mi
Last recorded162,680 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 CPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 162,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2018 154,143 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 144,486 miles

Nearside Front leak from steering rack

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

various under body corrosion, around sills and rear axle

Fail 22 Jun 2017 144,458 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front leak from steering rack

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 134,397 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 122,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 122,229 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 114,345 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 114,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 99,322 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,956 miles

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

rear tyres cracks on outer walls

Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,956 miles

rear tyres cracks on outer walls

Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,149 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outer walls not to the core.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,855 miles

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

front discs wearing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,902 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 27,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,636 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 CPX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 CPX, 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 CPX registered?

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

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