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EK05 VHC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,538 mi
Last recorded86,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VHC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,538 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 86,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,378 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 80,378 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 76,025 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,874 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 61,559 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,232 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,416 miles

bothside front inner pads wearing thin.

nearside head lamp aim not very defined.

offside rear tyre wearing thin.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,826 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,058 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 VHC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

EK05 VHC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is EK05 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 VHC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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