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EK05 NNG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,095 mi
Last recorded102,095 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 NNG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,095 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 101,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 96,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,751 miles

REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

Fail 28 Jan 2019 92,748 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,430 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to limit....185/65R15

Fail 29 Jan 2018 85,425 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to limit....185/65R15

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65HR15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brakes slightly uneven

screen cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,435 miles

pas fluid seepage

Front both lower arm suspension bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear indicator faded in colour

Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2014 61,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,807 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 1 Aug 2013 53,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,064 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyre perished

rear silencer deterioted and exhaust strap corroded held by a cable tie

Fail 27 Jul 2012 43,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

rear silencer deteriorated and exhaust strap corroded and held by a cable tie

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,309 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 39,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,296 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Apr 2011 39,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,268 miles

damage to n/s of car

n/s door mirror missing

n/s front tyre cracking and perrishing

o/s rear tyre cracking and perrishing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 19,752 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 19,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 14,098 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 NNG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NNG, 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 NNG registered?

EK05 NNG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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