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EK55 WGE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,441 mi
Last recorded90,441 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 WGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 90,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 89,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,790 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 79,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer wall and tread lifting 186/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer wall and tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 74,840 miles

Exhaust mounts heavily corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 74,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounts heavily corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,966 miles

O/s/r tyre cracked/perished and low on edges 185/65/15

Rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,952 miles

Exhaust corroding

O/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Rear brake pads wearing

Fail 18 Nov 2016 62,952 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroding

O/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,899 miles

Exhaust corroding

O/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2015 55,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust corroding

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,426 miles

nsr seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,947 miles

Exhaust corroding

Rear tyres cracked/perishing and low on edges

Wipers smear screen

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,666 miles

Exhaust corroding

Rear tyres wearing

Fail 7 Dec 2012 35,666 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,533 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r light damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2010 22,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

wipers poor

Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,452 miles

wipers poor

Pass 8 Dec 2009 16,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 12,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres badly split/perished, n/s/r pressure was 12 psi now 30psi

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 WGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EK55 WGE, 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 WGE registered?

EK55 WGE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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