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EY05 VRL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,636 mi
Last recorded102,636 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,636 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 16 Sep 2015 90,935 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 78,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,693 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,083 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,923 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,201 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 42,832 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 VRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

EY05 VRL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is EY05 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 VRL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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