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EK55 MZG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,328 mi
Last recorded103,328 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 MZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 103,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 103,279 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,004 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer mounting strap has corroded through

Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust strap deterated but is still adequately supported

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,387 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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EK55 MZG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK55 MZG, 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 EK55 MZG registered?

EK55 MZG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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