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EJ05 XSO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,216 mi
Last recorded68,216 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 68,216 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 65,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 63,005 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 61,123 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 59,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 58,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 56,960 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 55,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 52,637 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 50,457 miles

Rear wiper blade split to middle.

Pass 17 May 2016 48,816 miles

very small split in n/s rack gaitor

Pass 19 May 2015 47,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,980 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 May 2012 42,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 38,205 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 36,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,507 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 XSO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

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

Is EJ05 XSO safe to buy?

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