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EU56 XBG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,594 mi
Last recorded105,594 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 XBG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 105,594 miles

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay wiring harness at bulkhead insecure and insulation deteriated (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriated and light seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box at clamp blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 105,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tread and sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay wiring harness at bulkhead insecure and insulation deteriated (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriated and light seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box at clamp blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,582 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 102,582 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,354 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 99,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,025 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 95,025 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 90,126 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,452 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 84,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,180 miles

front discs worn

Fail 22 Jul 2011 63,180 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

belt pulley noise

front discs worn

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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EU56 XBG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EU56 XBG, 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 EU56 XBG registered?

EU56 XBG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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