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EK05 DBZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,428 mi
Last recorded189,428 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 189,428 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 189,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 139,340 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 183,795 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 139,327 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 127,523 miles

rear exhures box brakit broken

Pass 13 Feb 2014 116,699 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 108,950 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

plastic under tray fitted could not view

Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,546 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Feb 2012 101,546 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine trim cover insecure

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear silencer strap bracket broken but silencer secure

Pass 18 Feb 2011 93,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,896 miles

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

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

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

brake pads worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,078 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,001 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 DBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK05 DBZ, 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 DBZ registered?

EK05 DBZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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