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EF54 CTZ

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

112,109 mi
Last recorded112,109 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 112,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded but not near any prescribed areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 101,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 95,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,906 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,166 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of age cracks

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,775 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,621 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,904 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,505 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,641 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,705 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 21,524 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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EF54 CTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EF54 CTZ, 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 EF54 CTZ registered?

EF54 CTZ is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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