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EK05 CZY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,476 mi
Last recorded85,476 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CZY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 85,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,092 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 81,092 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,052 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,006 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 59,006 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 46,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,900 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,555 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2009 31,555 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,893 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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EK05 CZY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EK05 CZY, 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 EK05 CZY registered?

EK05 CZY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EK05 CZY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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