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EK05 HZB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,201 mi
Last recorded82,201 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,201 miles

Both front wipers split but clear screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack along bottom (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 82,201 miles

Both front wipers split but clear screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads starting to get low (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack along bottom (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp (7.1.2)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED BUT NOT EFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 70,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp (7.1.2)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED BUT NOT EFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,022 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,657 miles

o/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall and tread pattern

slight play in lower suspension arms inner bush n/s and o/s front

Fail 10 Apr 2014 53,657 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall and tread pattern

slight play in lower suspension arms inner bush n/s and o/s front

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,999 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 42,999 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

spare tyre illegal

Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,226 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 27,591 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,496 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,025 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 HZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

EK05 HZB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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