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EK05 UFY

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,398 mi
Last recorded66,398 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 66,398 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 63,476 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 60,945 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 60,940 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,382 miles

front tyres shoulders wearing and off side rear tyre inner shoulder wearing

near side rear tyre outer edge bald and close to limits

Fail 15 Apr 2017 58,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of near side sill panel area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of off side sill panel area (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water coming out (8.2.3)

front tyres shoulders wearing and off side rear tyre inner shoulder wearing

near side rear tyre outer edge bald and close to limits

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,745 miles

front number plate damaged

near side rear tyre outer edge badly worn

rear brake discs inner faces rusting and rear pads wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,920 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 50,907 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,919 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake efficiency 17%.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear windows heavily tinted.

Rear wiper split.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 45,625 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear windows heavily tinted.

Rear wiper split.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,349 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,249 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,902 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,701 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 UFY is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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