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EK05 YWW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,642 mi
Last recorded75,642 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 75,642 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 67,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 63,684 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 59,041 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 59,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 53,694 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 53,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 41,857 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

near side front tyre tread shows deep splits.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

rear exhaust mounting strap incomplete and is not fully supporting the system.

suspect various tyres are underinflated.

Pass 27 May 2016 36,730 miles

nearside front tyre perished.

offside side repeater faded colour.

Fail 27 May 2016 36,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perished.

offside side repeater faded colour.

Pass 26 May 2015 34,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

rear exhaust mounting strap incomplete and is not fully supporting the exhaust system.

Pass 27 May 2014 31,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

Pass 28 May 2013 27,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

Pass 29 May 2012 24,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side rear outer sill/lip distorted.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

Pass 27 May 2011 21,317 miles

front wiper blades are smeary on windscreen

oil filler cap is missing

Pass 25 May 2010 18,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

Fail 25 May 2010 18,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows uneven wear.

Pass 22 May 2009 14,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2008 11,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YWW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

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

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