MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
long park brake travel
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)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs aqnd pads
o/s rack end
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs and pads
rear discs and pads
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
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
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EK05 OBT safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK05 OBT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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