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EK05 VGZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,656 mi
Last recorded124,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 124,656 miles

Nearside sill corroded condition in none pescribed area

Offside sill in a weak condition

Fail 27 Jul 2023 124,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded condition in none pescribed area

Offside sill in a weak condition

Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,275 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front limited vision on front pads advise a wheel off inspection

Offside sill feels soft but aspires to be out of the 12inch mark advise closer inspection

Fail 1 Aug 2022 116,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working when washers are operated they are coming out of the back in both setting (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front limited vision on front pads advise a wheel off inspection

Offside sill feels soft but aspires to be out of the 12inch mark advise closer inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2021 110,444 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2021 110,444 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 104,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,681 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge nearly on cords Dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2019 96,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge nearly on cords Dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 91,068 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump is working (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 82,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,873 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,418 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 66,356 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,540 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,493 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 52,585 miles

Child Seat Fitted In Nearside Rear Preventing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,585 miles

Child Seat Fitted In Nearside Rear Preventing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,279 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,287 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,467 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,276 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 VGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

EK05 VGZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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