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EJ05 XRS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,386 mi
Last recorded128,386 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XRS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 128,386 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 122,480 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 116,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 113,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 108,751 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 108,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2015 96,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 96,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 95,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 89,504 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 79,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,401 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 61,856 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 53,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 43,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,171 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 XRS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

EJ05 XRS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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