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EO05 PXU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,430 mi
Last recorded173,430 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 PXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 173,430 miles

both registration plate light lenses missing

slight play in o/s/f inner track-rod joint

Pass 29 Apr 2015 156,318 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust mount has a temporary repair

Fail 29 Apr 2015 156,318 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust mount has a temporary repair

Pass 22 Apr 2014 137,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine top cover fixings broken

Pass 22 Apr 2013 124,092 miles

Exhaust tail pipe strap rusted through,(already had temp repair carries out).

Fuel flap missing

N/S/R tyre screw in tread

Tail gate wiper blade starting to split

Fail 18 Apr 2013 124,090 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust tail pipe strap rusted through,(already had temp repair carries out).

Fuel flap missing

N/S/R tyre screw in tread

Tail gate wiper blade starting to split

Pass 30 Apr 2012 113,464 miles

exhaust rear strap deteriorated/rusted

Fail 3 May 2011 98,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust mounting very weak advise change

Pass 3 May 2011 98,480 miles

rear exhaust mounting very weak advise change

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,346 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 65,170 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust mounting strap very corroided

Fail 2 May 2009 65,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust mounting strap very corroided

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,837 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 PXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

EO05 PXU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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