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OE05 EOT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,171 mi
Last recorded127,171 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EOT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 127,171 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019 127,171 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018
Fail 18 May 2018

Emissions not tested Unable to insert probe. (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2017 102,055 miles

front brake pads slightly low

n/s/r tyre low/ close to limits, both front tyres low on edges, both rear tyres perished/ cracked, 185/65/15

noise/ whine from engine area

power steering rack damp, not dripping

Fail 19 May 2017 102,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

front brake pads slightly low

n/s/r tyre low/ close to limits, both front tyres low on edges, both rear tyres perished/ cracked, 185/65/15

noise/ whine from engine area

power steering rack damp, not dripping

Pass 19 May 2016 88,961 miles

exhaust corroded and weak

n/s/r tyre slightly low and perished

steering rack damp

whine noise from engine

Fail 20 May 2015 76,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

leak from suspected power steering rack not bad enough to effect steering operation

whining noise from engine

Pass 20 May 2015 76,545 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)

leak from suspected power steering rack not bad enough to effect steering operation

whining noise from engine

Pass 7 May 2014 61,999 miles

steering rack damp and steering pump noisey, recommend inspection.

Pass 21 May 2013 43,999 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,601 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 39,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,428 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,402 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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OE05 EOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 OE05 EOT, 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 OE05 EOT registered?

OE05 EOT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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