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EK05 DCE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,900 mi
Last recorded81,900 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DCE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 81,900 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 80,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,167 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2014 64,782 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,882 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 58,882 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,650 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,763 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 DCE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

EK05 DCE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is EK05 DCE safe to buy?

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