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EK05 YXF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,463 mi
Last recorded123,463 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YXF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 123,463 miles

Front wiper blades worn

boot full unable to fully insp

Fail 10 Apr 2019 123,341 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front wiper blades worn

boot full unable to fully insp

Pass 14 Apr 2018 115,088 miles

naf wearing outer/on limit/osf inner/on limit

Pass 26 Apr 2017 106,480 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 106,460 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,712 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 89,486 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres starting to wear low on inner tread

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,486 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low on inner tread

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,609 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,740 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,337 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 30 Mar 2012 61,337 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 45,437 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,414 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 YXF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YXF, 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 YXF registered?

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

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