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ET05 DFX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,076 mi
Last recorded139,076 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 139,076 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 138,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 135,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 133,626 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 130,101 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 129,985 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 125,851 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 125,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 123,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 112,528 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 112,500 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,367 miles

near side front tyre getting low

near side rear tyre cracking on wall

near side rear tyre flat spot on pass limit advise to change very soon

Pass 23 Dec 2010 73,461 miles

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,616 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,093 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 DFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

ET05 DFX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is ET05 DFX safe to buy?

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