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EG05 KYR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,846 mi
Last recorded143,846 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 KYR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2021 143,846 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint not fitted correctly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/65/15H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower ball joint not fitted correctly

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 125,902 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 125,902 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 118,091 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 118,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin shoes noisy on rolling road possible low (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 109,821 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin shoes noisy on rolling road possible low (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 100,789 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2015 81,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 67,958 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 67,914 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 55,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,928 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 38,022 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,959 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 KYR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KYR, 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 KYR registered?

EG05 KYR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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