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MH05 EKM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,553 mi
Last recorded82,553 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 EKM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,553 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 79,283 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,030 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 75,030 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,017 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 50,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,519 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,944 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 35,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,559 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MH05 EKM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH05 EKM, 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 MH05 EKM registered?

MH05 EKM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is MH05 EKM safe to buy?

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