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EY05 VSF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,915 mi
Last recorded144,915 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VSF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 144,915 miles

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

engine noisey

Fail 15 Apr 2019 144,915 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fronts badly scored/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine noisey

Pass 17 Apr 2018 135,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s & n/s front outer sill sections corroded & holed

Fail 17 Apr 2018 135,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s & n/s front outer sill sections corroded & holed

Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,165 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 124,164 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 110,772 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,141 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre starting to deterioate

Fail 24 Feb 2015 98,141 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre starting to deterioate

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,123 miles

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,099 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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2011 52,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

noise from engine belt/tensioner area

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,062 miles

front brake discs worn

noise from engine belt/tensioner area

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,779 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 VSF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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