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EK05 UGJ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,537 mi
Last recorded89,537 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 89,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,611 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,060 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 71,584 miles

rear exhaust silencer clamp partly deteriorated.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 71,584 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust silencer clamp partly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2011 63,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,318 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,096 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 UGJ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UGJ, 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 UGJ registered?

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

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