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EO05 EHF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,028 mi
Last recorded157,028 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 EHF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 157,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 157,028 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 155,280 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 155,280 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached WISHBONE FRONT BOLT (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 141,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 141,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 127,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 127,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 114,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre perished and cracked ()

Offside Rear tyre perished and has cut in tread

Fail 2 Jun 2017 114,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre perished and cracked ()

Offside Rear tyre perished and has cut in tread

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 93,226 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken but exhaust system is still adequately supported

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,226 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken but exhaust system is still adequately supported

Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,305 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,305 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2013 66,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 56,592 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,429 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 50,429 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,619 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 43,609 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 34,261 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,685 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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EO05 EHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EO05 EHF, 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 EO05 EHF registered?

EO05 EHF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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