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EK05 DDL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

227,766 mi
Last recorded227,766 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 227,766 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 210,934 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 14% (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 199,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 190,522 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 190,522 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 183,242 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 169,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight movement in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 169,136 miles

Slight movement in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 156,727 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 142,998 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 128,481 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 113,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 113,846 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,406 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,175 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 DDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DDL, 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 DDL registered?

EK05 DDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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