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EO05 PXS

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

161,204 mi
Last recorded161,204 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 PXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 161,204 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 161,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 May 2017 161,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 147,859 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 135,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,365 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 123,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn on inner face

Fail 25 Feb 2014 123,389 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs slightly worn on inner face

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge and cracking inbetween treads

Pass 20 Feb 2013 110,574 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2013 110,570 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2012 102,673 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

o/s windscreen has crack outside wiper sweep

rear exhaust strap badly rusted

Pass 2 Mar 2012 102,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

o/s windscreen has crack outside wiper sweep

rear exhaust strap badly rusted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,746 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 74,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 57,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all rear seats have been removed

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,574 miles

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

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

all rear seats have been removed

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,813 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 43,813 miles

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

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

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 PXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

EO05 PXS is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is EO05 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 PXS shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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