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NG05 EKC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,905 mi
Last recorded100,905 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 EKC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,905 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,025 miles

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

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

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

front bbrake pads and discs worn

Fail 7 Feb 2014 96,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jan 2013 90,359 miles

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,322 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Jan 2012 78,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,408 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished + nearly through to inner cords

exhaust bracket broken off rear silencer

slight ridge front brake discs + pads very thin

Fail 30 Dec 2010 58,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres heavily perished + nearly through to inner cords

exhaust bracket broken off rear silencer

slight ridge front brake discs + pads very thin

Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,450 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,728 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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NG05 EKC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NG05 EKC, 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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NG05 EKC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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