MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,586 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Both rear road tyres are deteriorating
Damage to both outer lower sills
Damage to outer body of vehicle and rear bumper
Damage to vehicle underside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wipers smearing when tested
Nearside rear light unit loose
Offside headlamp loose
Offside rear light unit damage
Slight uneven braking from both rear brakes during R.B.T.
WARNING:Front vehicle structure is weakened and damaged which will be DANGEROUS poor repair carried DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Damage to both outer lower sills
Both rear road tyres are deteriorating
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Damage to outer body of vehicle and rear bumper
Damage to vehicle underside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wipers smearing when tested
Nearside rear light unit loose
Offside headlamp loose
Offside rear light unit damage
Slight uneven braking from both rear brakes during R.B.T.
WARNING:Front vehicle structure is weakened and damaged which will be DANGEROUS poor repair carried DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET05 DFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?
ET05 DFV is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2005.
Is ET05 DFV safe to buy?
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