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EK05 ZHR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,990 mi
Last recorded89,990 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ZHR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 83,516 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 83,516 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,415 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 76,415 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,104 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 72,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,914 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,554 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,973 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,615 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,048 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,822 miles

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

rear tyres cracked.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,588 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 ZHR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

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

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