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ET05 DFC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,309 mi
Last recorded131,309 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DFC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 131,309 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind on nearside front brake.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 131,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind on nearside front brake.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 122,461 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 100,218 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,547 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 9 Feb 2012 77,285 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,565 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 49,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,032 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,054 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 34,932 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 DFC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET05 DFC, 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 ET05 DFC registered?

ET05 DFC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is ET05 DFC safe to buy?

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