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EF54 VFR

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,485 mi
Last recorded166,485 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VFR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 166,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

car has been undersealed

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2019 166,389 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction at rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 157,069 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 157,069 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 149,812 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

engine management light stays on

Fail 7 Jun 2017 149,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working both lamps (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

engine management light stays on

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Jun 2016 134,715 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 134,711 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour emissions (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer control missing washers (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 120,323 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 120,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,700 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 105,694 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,860 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,182 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,441 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,310 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 6,777 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 VFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFR, 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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EF54 VFR is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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