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ET05 DGO

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,719 mi
Last recorded163,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2024 163,719 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 158,096 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 158,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 150,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2022 150,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 142,646 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 139,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 134,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 134,929 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 119,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 108,268 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 108,268 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 101,535 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 95,446 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 82,221 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 9 May 2013 82,221 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 May 2012 75,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,201 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,201 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,503 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 60,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 50,701 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 42,369 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DGO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DGO, 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 DGO registered?

ET05 DGO is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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