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EY05 VPL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,428 mi
Last recorded65,428 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VPL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,428 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,117 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,810 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,810 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 47,133 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,867 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,911 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 36,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,423 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,558 miles

spare tyre was very low on pressure

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,600 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 VPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPL, 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 EY05 VPL registered?

EY05 VPL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EY05 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 VPL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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