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EK05 DCZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,850 mi
Last recorded112,850 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 112,850 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 112,850 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,240 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 100,744 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 100,743 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,156 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 90,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread has abnormal uneven wear

Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,112 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 84,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,865 miles

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

front outer sills corroded

rattle on start up possible engine mount

slight play in inner nearside steering rack joint

Fail 12 Dec 2013 73,814 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs worn

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,814 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs worn

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,027 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre edges slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,021 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 54,021 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,455 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,518 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,858 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 DCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DCZ, 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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EK05 DCZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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