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EO05 ONZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,722 mi
Last recorded109,722 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 ONZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 109,722 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 109,603 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 97,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 97,913 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 86,091 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 86,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 78,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 73,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 71,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

power steering pump noisey

Fail 18 Mar 2020 71,711 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

power steering pump noisey

Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,221 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 70,221 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,587 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,610 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 66,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,449 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wipers poor but clearing front screen effectively

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,814 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 49,919 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,919 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,563 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,988 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 29,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,732 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 ONZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ONZ, 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 ONZ registered?

EO05 ONZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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