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ET05 DDL

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,283 mi
Last recorded98,283 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 98,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 91,627 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, lenses clouded beginning to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and several cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe area and components and mounting areas corroded but not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 91,627 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, lenses clouded beginning to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and several cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe area and components and mounting areas corroded but not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 91,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,255 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 74,251 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 70,581 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 70,581 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,267 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 64,264 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very close (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to get weak and sound crunchy

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 53,389 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very close (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to get weak and sound crunchy

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,680 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Rear brake pad anti chatter springs misplaced

wheel trim centre caps insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,148 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 37,146 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,119 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,898 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,835 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,385 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,169 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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ET05 DDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ET05 DDL, 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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ET05 DDL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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