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EJ05 FCA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,049 mi
Last recorded66,049 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 FCA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 66,049 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 66,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,650 miles

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

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,947 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 44,997 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 44,967 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,461 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2013 36,864 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,922 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,013 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,601 miles

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

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

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

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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EJ05 FCA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ05 FCA, 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 EJ05 FCA registered?

EJ05 FCA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EJ05 FCA safe to buy?

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