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EK05 SZR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,124 mi
Last recorded91,124 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 SZR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,124 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 89,296 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 89,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 83,901 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 83,868 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill panel has internal corrosion

Offside Outer front and rear sill panel has internal corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has thin cracks around tread

both front sill panels corroded and weak

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,258 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 46,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 46,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 42,375 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low 3.0mm on inner side

Pass 6 May 2011 30,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 25,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside front tyre wearing/low on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2009 19,757 miles

rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 13 May 2008 16,124 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 SZR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

EK05 SZR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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