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EK55 VHN

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,967 mi
Last recorded133,967 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VHN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 133,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 133,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust strap broken/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 133,291 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust strap broken/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 130,146 miles

Rear General underbody condition

Pass 9 Jan 2020 122,716 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 122,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 118,377 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear strap (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 118,259 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 112,704 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 112,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 112,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective ()

offside front outer sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,483 miles

1. Offside outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion.

3. Slight damage to nearside rear flexi brake hose.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 104,483 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and is below legal limits (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1. Offside outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion.

2. Offside front tyre near legal limits and is worn on edges.

3. Slight damage to nearside rear flexi brake hose.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,004 miles

both rear tyres cracked / perished

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2013 82,316 miles

Rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,762 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,877 miles

Both front brake pads wearing down

Fail 7 Jan 2010 58,325 miles

Front brake wearing low

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2010 58,325 miles

Front brake wearing low

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,736 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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