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EJ05 PTU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,905 mi
Last recorded88,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 PTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,905 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 22 Jul 2016 88,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,456 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust mounting braket broken

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,344 miles

3 child seats fitted

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs worn [dished]

Fail 18 Jul 2012 46,344 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

3 child seats fitted

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs worn [dished]

Fail 20 Jul 2011 39,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,251 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2009 22,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,284 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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EJ05 PTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ05 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

EJ05 PTU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 PTU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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