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EY05 VRD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,499 mi
Last recorded80,499 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VRD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 80,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2019 80,114 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2018 54,953 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,855 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,908 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,075 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,782 miles

near side rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2015 44,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,726 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,595 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,089 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,909 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,392 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,047 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 VRD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

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

Is EY05 VRD safe to buy?

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