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EJ05 ZYB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,790 mi
Last recorded113,790 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2021 113,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 109,165 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspect brake pads wearing low

Front windscreen wipers smearing

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Fail 14 Nov 2019 109,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspect brake pads wearing low

Front windscreen wipers smearing

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 21 Nov 2018 101,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cracked on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,outer tread depth worn close to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 85,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rear silencer strap is corroded,and unattached to both rear mountings. (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,outer tread depth worn close to 2.0mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 71,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust silencer,support strap corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,626 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust silencer,support strap corroded.

Pass 30 May 2014 61,634 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 58,250 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 55,229 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 55,229 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 51,794 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 51,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 May 2010 47,424 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 39,731 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 32,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYB, 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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EJ05 ZYB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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