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ET05 DFG

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,610 mi
Last recorded51,610 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,610 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,041 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,658 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

n/s/r parking brake efficiency low

various scuffs and scrapes around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 29 Oct 2010 42,068 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

n/s/r parking brake efficiency low

various scuffs and scrapes around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,694 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance showing imbalance - 17%

various damage around vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,885 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 28,885 miles

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

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 DFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG registered?

ET05 DFG is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is ET05 DFG safe to buy?

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