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EK55 VGO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,480 mi
Last recorded141,480 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 141,480 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,435 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

auxilary belt is perished

camcover has slight oil leak

rear axle is showing corrosion

rear wiper is missing

Fail 4 Sep 2020 136,435 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

auxilary belt is perished

camcover has slight oil leak

rear axle is showing corrosion

rear wiper is missing

Pass 5 Sep 2019 130,604 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 124,166 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 117,688 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Spare tyre NOT inflated, tyre may be u/s

Fail 5 Sep 2017 117,688 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre NOT inflated, tyre may be u/s

Pass 30 Aug 2016 110,742 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 30 Aug 2016 110,742 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both front (1.1.A.3b)

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,861 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on both shoulders close to limit

Front both sides of car worn on both shoulders

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 103,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyre treads worn on both shoulders close to limit

Front both sides of car worn on both shoulders

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,523 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,520 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

spare tyre not inflated and severely split, not serviceable

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,789 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 71,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,256 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,799 miles

front brake discs severely worn, advise wheels off inspection and replace as required

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre has screw in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,289 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VGO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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