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EK05 OJA

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,442 mi
Last recorded140,442 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 OJA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 140,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 128,540 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 128,538 miles

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

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,178 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,701 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 88,686 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 88,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 81,038 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 81,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,451 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 70,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,986 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 62,986 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 57,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,159 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 51,040 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,040 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 43,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2010 31,065 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,680 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,373 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 OJA is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OJA, 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 OJA registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK05 OJA shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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