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EK05 OBT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,673 mi
Last recorded159,673 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 OBT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 159,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing & o/s/r (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall

o/s/r tyre cracking in between tread & approaching wear indicators

Pass 23 Sep 2016 156,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

long park brake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2015 154,233 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 151,062 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 151,062 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 134,096 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 134,012 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,228 miles

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

front discs aqnd pads

o/s rack end

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,984 miles

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

front discs and pads

rear discs and pads

Fail 19 Oct 2011 83,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs and pads

rear discs and pads

Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorber dust sheilds badly perished

left hand front tyre worn to 2mm on outer shoulders

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,949 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,545 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 OBT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

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

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