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EG05 KUK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 KUK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 105,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,879 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

lower engine mount bush deteriorating

Fail 17 Jan 2019 96,878 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

lower engine mount bush deteriorating

Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,902 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing low

Fail 11 Jan 2018 88,774 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,542 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2017 81,542 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,253 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 64,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres have cracking in tread

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,031 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres have cracking in tread

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 57,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 52,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake pads low

Fail 7 Mar 2012 45,949 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,517 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,041 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 26,411 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,411 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,315 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 23,836 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KUK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KUK, 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 KUK registered?

EG05 KUK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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