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EK05 OCN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,351 mi
Last recorded73,351 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 OCN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 73,351 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 52,684 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,788 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 43,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,694 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 40,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 40,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,445 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,395 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,654 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,522 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,830 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,462 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,878 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 OCN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OCN, 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 OCN registered?

EK05 OCN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is EK05 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 OCN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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