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EJ55 VGF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,965 mi
Last recorded194,965 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 194,965 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 178,717 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 173,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 173,597 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake shows minimal effort

both front tyres wearing low on outer areas

Fail 11 May 2016 173,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Handbrake shows minimal effort

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on outer areas

Pass 18 Apr 2015 164,220 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 154,280 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 154,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 142,070 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 142,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 120,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,369 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,444 miles

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

Offside 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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EJ55 VGF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 EJ55 VGF, 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 EJ55 VGF registered?

EJ55 VGF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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