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EJ05 PTY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,328 mi
Last recorded101,328 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 PTY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 30 Sep 2020 101,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,838 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 72,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,894 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,180 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 45,653 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 45,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,372 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,920 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 38,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,204 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 29,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 25,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,176 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,423 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,416 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 PTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

EJ05 PTY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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