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EY05 EOK

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,697 mi
Last recorded97,697 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 EOK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,697 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre perished and worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken but system still secure

Fail 23 Oct 2017 97,697 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre perished and worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken but system still secure

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,386 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust hanger corroded through

Fail 5 Oct 2016 93,386 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust hanger corroded through

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,418 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Fail 13 Oct 2015 87,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiper blades split

offside rear tyre perished on tread and side walls

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

Fail 25 Sep 2014 79,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiper blades split

nearside rear brake back plate damp with fluid

offside rear tyre perished on tread and side walls

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,769 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,597 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 70,560 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 64,717 miles

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

back box bracket corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 64,513 miles

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

n/s + o/s/f discs worn + rusty

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 18 May 2011 64,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s + o/s/f discs worn + rusty

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 14 May 2010 51,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2010 51,479 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 30,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,950 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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EY05 EOK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EY05 EOK, 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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EY05 EOK is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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