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EJ05 XRG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,355 mi
Last recorded106,355 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XRG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 106,355 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated.

Exhaust back box bracket has corroded away but system is still secure.

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 106,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management Light illuminated.

Exhaust back box bracket has corroded away but system is still secure.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,730 miles

Engine management warning light on

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective Replace tyre ASAP ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 101,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Secondary ply exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Wheel insecure Spare wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Engine management warning light on

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective Replace tyre ASAP ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 98,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 87,663 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 66,177 miles

advise smoke test clean

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres low on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 58,747 miles

advise child seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not tested .

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,579 miles

Front brakes very low.

Front wipers poor

O/s/rear tyre badly perished & cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2010 48,579 miles

Front brakes very low.

Front wipers poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/s/rear tyre badly perished & cracked

Pass 11 May 2009 40,682 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 31,665 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 XRG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

EJ05 XRG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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