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EO05 PXG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,821 mi
Last recorded136,821 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 PXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2021 136,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front fog light smashed and not working.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 124,039 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting snapped - system adequately supported

Fail 17 Feb 2020 124,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting snapped - system adequately supported

Pass 11 Feb 2019 108,326 miles

Nearside Outer body sill - corroded

Offside Front suspension anti roll bar link - worn

Offside Outer body sill - corroded

Rear exhaust mounting snapped - system adequately supported

side repeaters - faded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 108,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer body sill - corroded

Offside Front suspension anti roll bar link - worn

Offside Outer body sill - corroded

Rear exhaust mounting snapped - system adequately supported

side repeaters - faded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm advise this be replaced. (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills weak.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 92,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm advise this be replaced. (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills weak.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 78,926 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 78,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,638 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2015 71,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eng oil low

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

nearside washer not working

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,976 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Corroded Away But Still Supported At The Moment

Rear Tyres Cracking And Perishing

Fail 1 Feb 2013 61,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Corroded Away But Still Supported At The Moment

Rear Tyres Cracking And Perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,860 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyre's slightly perrished

both front and offside rear tyre's wearing on edge's

Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,880 miles

all tyres starting to perish

engine covers +under trays

front discs worn

Fail 5 Feb 2011 50,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs worn

top cover fixings broken

Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,211 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,253 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 32,253 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,258 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 PXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PXG, 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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EO05 PXG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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