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EK51 JDK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,100 mi
Last recorded121,100 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 JDK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 121,100 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 121,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 110,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,399 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,393 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 91,393 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,136 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,672 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,001 miles

Both front tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Mar 2011 26,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,869 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,644 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,728 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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EK51 JDK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK51 JDK, 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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EK51 JDK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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