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EK05 YXG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,407 mi
Last recorded156,407 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 156,407 miles

Exhaust back box clamp damaged but system still adequately supported

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 156,407 miles

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

Exhaust back box clamp damaged but system still adequately supported

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 126,587 miles

Exhaust back box clamp damaged but system still adequately supported

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both slightly affected by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Slight rumble from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,577 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust braket broken but exhaust still suported by other brakets

Fail 15 Mar 2017 108,577 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust braket broken but exhaust still suported by other brakets

Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,344 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 101,344 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,686 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,406 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 81,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,664 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 59,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/side rear tyre cracks on outer wall and close to limit

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,193 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,377 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 YXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 YXG, 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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EK05 YXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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